Patents Issued in July 12, 2018
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Publication number: 20180193119Abstract: An interdental cleaner for cleaning interdental spaces includes a cleaning portion for interdental cleaning and a handle portion connected as a grip to the cleaning portion by a flexible neck portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Jürgen Butz
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Publication number: 20180193120Abstract: A dental suction arrangement which removes saliva and other fluids from a person's oral cavity. The suction arrangement includes a suction tube and an absorption body to be placed in the oral cavity. The suction tube includes a suction part which is arranged in the absorption body and which is equipped with a hole organs or elements communicating with the absorption body. The suction arrangement is made of elastically deformable material in order to adapt to the anatomical shape of the bottom of the mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Thomas Asum
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Publication number: 20180193121Abstract: There is described a tooth cup comprising a cup body in which it is integrated with: a controller configured to issue a purification command based on a predetermined condition; and a purifier configured to purify the tooth cup in response to receiving the purification command issued by the controller. In addition, it further describes a tooth brush and an oral cavity care system. This helps people with improving the oral cavity health in daily lives.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Detao ZHAO, Yangheng LI, Pengju ZHANG, Xin LI
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Publication number: 20180193122Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention can be an electric toothbrush including a trajectory detecting module configured to detect a trajectory of movement of a brush, the trajectory including a plurality of positions; an attitude detecting module configured to detect an attitude of the brush; a site estimating module configured to estimate a brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory, each estimated brushing site being based on the trajectory detected by the trajectory detecting module; and a back most tooth detecting module configured to detect a back most tooth based on a change of the attitude detected by the attitude detecting module; wherein the site estimating module is further configured to correct the estimated brushing site for each of the plurality of positions of the trajectory based on the estimated site of the detected back most tooth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicants: Colgate-Palmolive Company, OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTDInventors: Hideaki YOSHIDA, Mamoru KATANO
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Publication number: 20180193123Abstract: The invention refers to a needle for follicular aspiration, comprising a base with a through-hole, inside of which a needle cannula is coupled, the needle cannula having a front aspiration end which protrudes from a front end of the base, and a rear end which freely protrudes from the rear end of the base, the through-hole of the base having a frustro-conical segment tapering from the rear end towards the front end of the base, forming a gap between the inner surface of the base and the outer surface of the needle cannula for coupling a biological sample collecting line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Osnir YOSHIMNE WATANABE
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Publication number: 20180193124Abstract: Systems are delineated for treating urinary incontinence (UI). More generally, systems are delineated for providing medical treatment, wherein such systems include means for attaching a structure to a patient and removing the structure without damage to the structure or the patient. An exemplary system for providing medical treatment comprises a structure for attachment to a patient utilizing at least one retractable barb.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Ian L. Goldman
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Publication number: 20180193125Abstract: A method for making a polymer with a porous layer from a solid piece of polymer is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes heating a surface of a solid piece of polymer to a processing temperature and holding the processing temperature while displacing a porogen layer through the surface of the polymer to create a matrix layer of the solid polymer body comprising the polymer and the porogen layer. In at least one embodiment, the method also includes removing at least a portion of the layer of porogen from the matrix layer to create a porous layer of the solid piece of polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Wei-Hsang CHANG, Stephen Lee LAFFOON, Christopher S.D. LEE, David Lee SAFRANSKI
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Publication number: 20180193126Abstract: A method for making a polymer with a porous layer from a solid piece of polymer is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes heating a surface of a solid piece of polymer to a processing temperature and holding the processing temperature while displacing a porogen layer through the surface of the polymer to create a matrix layer of the solid polymer body comprising the polymer and the porogen layer. In at least one embodiment, the method also includes removing at least a portion of the layer of porogen from the matrix layer to create a porous layer of the solid piece of polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Wei-Hsang CHANG, Stephen Lee LAFFOON, Christopher S.D. LEE, David Lee SAFRANSKI
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Publication number: 20180193127Abstract: A tissue graft packaging system having a retainer including first and second members with respective first and second pluralities of channel sidewalls that define first and second pluralities of channels, and first and second engagement means configured to removeably interconnect the first and second members. The first and second pluralities of channel sidewalls are configured to create a continuous interior space between the first and second members. A tissue graft, such as a cryopreserved viable tissue graft, is contained within the continuous interior space of the retainer. Processes for packaging, thawing and rinsing the tissue graft using the tissue graft packaging system and its retainer are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Poyss, Todd J. Nilsen, Alison Ling
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Publication number: 20180193128Abstract: A vascular filter (1) comprises a proximal support hoop (3), a plurality of support struts (5), and a plurality of capture arms (6). The proximal support hoop (3) extends around the internal wall of the inferior vena cava in a wave pattern having six distal peaks (11) and six proximal peaks (11). The proximal support hoop (3) comprises an enlarged end element at each peak (11). The support struts (5) extend longitudinally along the internal wall of the inferior vena cava in a curve (14). Two capture arms (6) are connected to the proximal support hoop (3) at each distal peak (11). Each capture arm 6 extends from the distal peak (11) to an apex (7) in a curve (12, 13). The concave portion of the first curve (12) faces inwardly towards the concave portion of the second curve (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Novate Medical LimitedInventors: Steven HORAN, Jacqueline O'GORMAN, Aidan GOGGIN
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Publication number: 20180193129Abstract: Various devices are described to provide filtering of flow from the aorta to the left carotid artery and the right carotid artery. The filters can be brought into a desired position through one or more peripheral arteries. A single filter device can provide the desired filtering or a plurality of devices can be used. In particular a single filter device can span between the brachiocephalic artery and the left carotid artery. These filter devices can be used effectively to capture emboli generated during procedures on the heart so that emboli do not travel to the patient's brain where the emboli can cause a stroke or other adverse event. In particular, these filters can be used during percutaneous procedures on the heart, such as endovascular heart valve replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Jason A. Galdonik, Matthew F. Ogle, Edward J. Anderson, Mark W.I. Webster
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Publication number: 20180193130Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling a device implanted in a human or animal body on the basis of voluntary commands issued by a user without the use of any external peripheral. The user issues a voluntary command to the implanted device by applying a specific and predetermined code, consisting of at least one mechanical action and of at least one additional piece of information. Each mechanical action and each additional piece of information are measured by at least one sensor. The output signal(s) of the sensor(s) are processed and used to validate the predetermined code by means of the identification of at least one mechanical action executed by the user and combined with at least one piece of additional information, and the comparison thereof with a corresponding reference model. The invention further relates to a method for detecting an actuation control of an implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Hamid LAMRAOUI
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Publication number: 20180193131Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a stent graft comprising a first stent graft having a first and a second stent and a first and a second inner graft supported by the first stent, and an outer graft. The second inner graft can be spaced apart from the first inner graft so that a portion of the first stent is not covered by either the first inner graft or the second inner graft. A first and second portion of the outer graft can be attached to the first stent, the outer graft being unsupported by the stent between the first and second portions so as to form a fillable space between the outer graft, the first inner graft, and the second inner graft. Some embodiments further comprise a second stent graft deployable within the inside of the first stent graft to sealingly cover the uncovered portion of the first stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Stefan Schreck, Daniel Hawkins
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Publication number: 20180193132Abstract: Devices and methods for fixating a graft tendon in a bone tunnel for a ligament reconstruction or repair procedure are provided. In general, the described implantable tissue fixation device includes first and second elongate, substantially rigid support members that are discrete elements separated from each other, and at least one flexible member connecting the rigid support members. The tissue fixation device can have changeable dimensions such that it has at least one dimension that is smaller in a delivery configuration than in a deployed configuration. In both delivery and deployed configurations, the first and second rigid support members are positioned in a non-intersecting orientation with respect to one another. A graft retention loop coupled to the tissue fixation device has the graft tendon coupled thereto and extending into the bone tunnel so as affix the graft into the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: David B. Spenciner
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Publication number: 20180193133Abstract: A therapeutic lens for the treatment of an epithelial defect comprises a layer of therapeutic material disposed over the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane to inhibit water flow from the tear liquid to the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane, such that corneal deturgescence can be restored to decrease corneal swelling and light scattering. The layer may cover and protect nerve fibers to decrease pain. The layer may comprise an index of refraction to inhibit light scatter from an anterior surface of the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane. The lens may comprise a curved anterior surface that provides functional vision for the patient when the epithelium regenerates. The layer of therapeutic material can be positioned on the eye in many ways, for example with a spray that is cured to adhere the layer to the exposed surface of the stroma and/or Bowman's membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: EUGENE DE JUAN, JR., CARY J. REICH, STEPHEN BOYD, YAIR ALSTER, DAVID SIERRA, HANSON S. GIFFORD, JOSE D. ALEJANDRO, RICHARD L. LINDSTROM, K. ANGELA MACFARLANE, DOUGLAS SUTTON, JOHN ANTHONY SCHOLL
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Publication number: 20180193134Abstract: An intraocular lens inserter can include a drive device with controllable advance motion. The drive device may include an actuator device and an energy device. The actuator device may include a piston rod that uses the advance motion to push an intraocular lens from a cartridge for insertion into an eye of an animal. The energy device may act upon the actuator device to generate the advance motion. The actuator device may include a dampening medium to control the advance motion, such as by controllably dampening the advance motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Jack Auld, John Christopher Huculak, Matthew Douglas Mccawley, Matthew Braden Flowers
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Publication number: 20180193135Abstract: Generally, an intraocular implant and methods for treating an ocular condition. In particular, an intraocular implant which implanted between an intraocular lens and the surface of the posterior capsule of the eye inhibits migration of residual lens epithelial cells after cataract surgery by providing structural barriers to reduce posterior capsule opacification of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: KEVIN H. CUEVAS
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Publication number: 20180193136Abstract: An intra-annular mounting frame for an aortic valve having native aortic cusps is provided which includes a frame body with native leaflet reorienting curvatures and interconnecting points; the curvatures shaped to be received inside the valve below the native aortic cusps and to reorient the native aortic cusps within the aortic valve, where each of the curvatures extends concavely upward from a reference latitudinal plane tangential to each curvature's base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: J. Scott Rankin
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Publication number: 20180193137Abstract: Prosthetic valves are provided with a leaflet assembly having at least one leaflet (3) attached to a supporting element (2), which leaflet has a free margin that can move between a first position wherein the free margin is flexed away from a closure surface (700) to allow body fluid to flow through the valve, and a second position wherein the free margin abuts the closure surface to close the valve, and wherein the leaflet, without pulsatile load on the valve, can form a coaptation height H of more than 0.1 mm along the length of the free margin. Such prosthetic valve provides good performance during prolonged time, and can be made using various materials for the leaflets. The invention also relates to a leaflet assembly for use in a prosthetic valve, and to methods of making the prosthetic valve, including making the leaflet assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Paul Frederik GRÜNDEMAN, Jolanda KLUIN, Karlien Kristal BOON-CEELEN, Thomas KÖNIG
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Publication number: 20180193138Abstract: This invention relates to the design and function of a device which allows for retrieval of a previously implanted valve prosthesis from a beating heart without extracorporeal circulation using a transcatheter retrieval system, including a guide component to facilitate the compression of the valve and retraction into a retrieval catheter, as well as an improved prosthetic transcatheter heart valve having one or more of: a series of radially extending tines having a loop terminus to improve sealing a deployed prosthetic mitral valve against hemodynamic leaking, a pre-compressible stent-in-stent design, or an articulating cuff attached to a covered stent-valve and a commissural sealing skirt structure attached to the underside of the articulating cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Tendyne Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Robert VIDLUND
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Publication number: 20180193139Abstract: A system including an anchor for docking a prosthetic valve at a native valve of a heart can have a first end, a second end, and a central axis extending between the first and second ends, and defines an inner space coaxial with the central axis. The valve prosthesis can include a protective layer or annular ring that surrounds a bottom edge of the second frame end. The protective layer or annular ring can include two layers, and the two layers can be different materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Mitral Valve Technologies SarlInventors: Mark Chau, Alexander J. Siegel, Paul A. Spence, Landon H. Tompkins
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Publication number: 20180193140Abstract: A transcatheter atrio-ventricular valve prosthesis for functional replacement of an atrio-ventricular valve in a connection channel, having a circumferential connection channel wall structure, between atrial and ventricular chambers of a heart, including an inner device to be disposed in the interior of the connection channel, the inner device having a circumferential support structure which is radially expandable and having a valve attached to the circumferential support structure, and an outer device to be disposed on the exterior of the connection channel, wherein the outer device at least partly extends around the inner device at a radial distance to the inner device, wherein the inner and outer devices form a securing mechanism for securing the circumferential connection channel wall structure therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: HIGHLIFE SASInventor: Josef WEBER
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Publication number: 20180193141Abstract: A valve prosthesis and implantation device, and methods for use are provided. The devices described herein may be used for transcatheter delivery of an aortic valve prosthesis or transapical delivery of a mitral valve prosthesis. The implantation device can utilize movable claspers for both positioning and anchoring the valve prosthesis, reducing the extent of imaging needed during the implantation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Ji ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180193142Abstract: Methods for delivering a pulmonary or mitral valve prosthesis using a transcatheter approach are provided. The implantation devices can utilize movable claspers for both positioning and anchoring the valve prostheses within the native cardiac valve, minimizing the extent of imaging necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Ji ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180193143Abstract: Valve prostheses, implantation devices, and methods for use are provided. The devices may be used for transcatheter delivery of an aortic valve prosthesis or transapical delivery of a mitral valve prosthesis. The implantation device can utilize movable claspers for both positioning and anchoring the valve prosthesis, reducing the extent of imaging needed during the implantation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Ji ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180193144Abstract: A valve prosthesis, implantation device, and methods for use are provided. The devices described herein may be used for transcatheter delivery of an aortic valve prosthesis or transapical delivery of a mitral valve prosthesis. The implantation device can utilize movable claspers for both positioning and anchoring the valve prosthesis, reducing the extent of imaging needed during the implantation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Ji ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180193145Abstract: A valve prosthesis, an implantation device, and methods for use are provided. The devices described herein may be used for transcatheter delivery of an aortic valve prosthesis or transapical delivery of a mitral valve prosthesis. The implantation device can utilize movable claspers for both positioning and anchoring the valve prosthesis, reducing the extent of imaging needed during the implantation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Ji ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180193146Abstract: A chamber assembly for testing a valve includes a proximal chamber portion that defines a proximal interior space, and a distal chamber portion that defines a distal interior space. The distal interior space includes a gas space. When a liquid is inserted into the proximal and distal chambers there is an interface between the liquid and a gas in the gas space. A valve holder is disposed adjacent to the proximal interior space and the distal interior space. The valve holder is configured to receive the valve in a bore of the valve holder. A shortest distance between a center of the valve when in the bore and the interface is at least about 45 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: David Louis Dingmann, Kyle P. Duffin
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Publication number: 20180193147Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method for a self-expanding framework device adapted to facilitate the deployment of an extra-cardiac device. The device includes a deployment tube and a self-expanding wire framework having a structure that results in the self-expanding wire framework circumferential flaring motion and bending outwardly to advance around the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: John C. Criscione, Christina M. Bolch, Boris Leschinsky
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Publication number: 20180193148Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for treating a heart of a patient may make use of structures which limit a size of a chamber of the heart, such as by deploying one or more tensile member to bring a wall of the heart and a septum of the heart into contact. A plurality of tension members may help exclude scar tissue and provide a more effective remaining ventricle chamber. The implant may be deployed during beating of the heart, often in a minimally invasive or less-invasive manner. Trauma to the tissues of the heart may be inhibited by selectively approximating tissues while a pressure within the heart is temporarily reduced. Three-dimensional implant locating devices and systems facilitate beneficial heart chamber volumetric shape remodeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: BioVentrix, Inc.Inventors: Lon S. Annest, Arthur A. Bertolero, David K. Swanson
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Publication number: 20180193149Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane for implant, which is a pocket type. In the present invention, the storage space (50) for storing the artificial bone (4) is formed inside the membrane and porous holes (31) is formed at the rear portion (30) in contact with the alveolar bone, thereby facilitating the integration with and regeneration of the alveolar bone tissue in contact with the grafted artificial bone and preventing the deviation of the artificial bone during the procedure and the regeneration afterwards for effective implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Pil Ho AN
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Publication number: 20180193150Abstract: The disclosure includes methods and systems for making orthopedic connections where there is unique adjustability to the connection. Illustratively, one embodiment provides a connecting assembly for connecting a plurality of orthopedic components. Such connecting assemblies can include a first orthopedic component that provides a female bore. Additionally, the assembly can include a second orthopedic component that can be or include a male-type connecting member that is positionable in the bore of the first orthopedic component. In one preferred form, the male-type connecting member will be a quasi-spherical member. The quasi-spherical member can include a textured outer surface, e.g., for contacting one or more walls or surfaces in the bore in a fashion that removably locks or helps to removably lock or fix the quasi-spherical member in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Andrew Rolfe Hopkins
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Publication number: 20180193151Abstract: Examples of the invention relate to methods, implants, and instruments for compressing first and second bone portions or a bone portion and an implant together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: First Ray, LLCInventors: T. Wade Fallin, Daniel J, Triplett
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Publication number: 20180193152Abstract: A bone implant includes a body having a porous structure and having a size and shape configured for fitting to a bone, preferably in a bone defect. The porous structure is comprised of regularly arranged elementary cells whose interior spaces form interconnected pores, the elementary cells are formed by basic elements arranged in layers, wherein the basic elements are shaped like tetrapods, the tetrapods in each layer being arranged in parallel orientation and being positioned in-layer rotated with respect to tetrapods of an adjacent layer. The layers with rotated and non-rotated tetrapods are alternatingly arranged. Thereby a porous structure can be achieved which features improved mechanical characteristics, leading to improved biocompatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: WALDEMAR LINK GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Eckhard BAUER
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Publication number: 20180193153Abstract: Apparatus and methods for repairing a bone. The apparatus may include a prosthesis. The prosthesis may have a first face. The first face may be shaped to conform to a native articular bone surface and define a perimeter. The prosthesis may have a second face. The second face may be shaped to conform to a bone surface prepared for receiving the prosthesis. The second face may define two or more screw-holes adjacent the perimeter. The prosthesis may define, other than the screw-holes, no anchor pass-through.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Michael P. Brenzel, Steve D. Kruse, Todd A. Krinke, Paul Hindrichs, Jonathan Berndt
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Publication number: 20180193154Abstract: A method of fusing a sacroiliac joint including delivering a screw across the sacroiliac joint and into the sacrum and the ilium, the screw including a body having helical spiral threads and spiral flutes extending into the body of the screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: JCBD, LLCInventors: Edward Jeffrey Donner, Christopher Thomas Donner
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Publication number: 20180193155Abstract: A method of fusing a sacroiliac joint including delivering a joint fixation screw into engagement with the sacroiliac joint, the screw having either: 1) a body including helical spiral threads, an anti-migration surface feature including at least one ridge extending distally from the proximal end at least partially the length, and a plurality of openings extending into the body; or 2) a body including a hollow interior, helical spiral threads and a plurality of openings extending into the hollow interior, wherein the helical spiral threads have a thread cross-section including: a height extending between a connection point with the body and a radial termination, a first thickness at the radial termination extending between opposite thread walls, and a second thickness located between the connection point and the radial termination extending between opposite thread walls, the first thickness being substantially greater the second thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: JCBD, LLCInventors: Edward Jeffrey Donner, Christopher Thomas Donner
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Publication number: 20180193156Abstract: A reverse hip prosthesis include an acetabular cup arrangement configured for insertion into an acetabulum of a patient and fixation therein, an acetabular ball configured for threaded attachment to the acetabular cup arrangement, a femoral stem configured for insertion into an intramedullary femoral canal of the patient, and a femoral cup arrangement configured for attachment to the femoral stem and to operatively receive the acetabular ball therein. The acetabular cup arrangement includes an anchor portion which becomes fixed to the patient's acetabulum and is the largest size suitable for the patient, and an insert which comes in different sizes and are connectable to the anchor portion, so that the most appropriate insert for the patient may be used. The acetabular cup arrangement and ball are interconnected with a threaded stem that also functions as an artificial Ligamentum Teres.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Tyler J. ZAJAC
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Publication number: 20180193157Abstract: A prosthetic device that may be utilized as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device can restore shock absorption, stability, and function to the knee after the damaged natural meniscus is removed and replaced with the prosthetic device. In some embodiments, the meniscus includes an integral fixation anchor and additional features that minimize the requirement for modification of the implant for proper fit during surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Howard Fox
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Publication number: 20180193158Abstract: An endoscopically implantable inflatable interbody fusion device, including an inflatable body having a first inner wall and an outer wall, a first cavity defined by the first inner wall, at least one hollow space between the first inner wall and the outer wall, a first delivery tube extending from outside the outer wall into the at least one hollow space, and a second delivery tube extending from outside the outer wall, through the at least one hollow space, and terminating in the first cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Loubert S. Suddaby
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Publication number: 20180193159Abstract: A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a core having upper and lower curved surfaces, upper and lower plates, and peripheral restraining structure on at least one of the upper plate, the lower plate and the core. Each plate has an outer surface which engages a vertebra and an inner curved surface which slides over the curved surface of the core. The peripheral restraining structure serves to hold the core against a curved surface of at least one of the plates during sliding movement of the plates over the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Simplify Medical Pty LtdInventors: Malan De Villiers, Ulrich Hahnle
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Publication number: 20180193160Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spinal interbody cage, comprising an upper plate, a lower plate, a screw arbor and two slide blocks. The screw arbor includes a first section with an outer thread and a second section with an outer thread. The outer threads of the first and second sections have opposite directions. The upper plate respectively has a pair of upper plate slanted surfaces proximate to the first and second sections of the screw rod. The lower plate respectively has a pair of lower plate slanted surfaces proximate to the first and second sections. The screw rod is disposed in and cooperates with the inner threads of the slide blocks. The screw rod and slide blocks are arranged between the upper and lower plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Shao-Keh Hsu, Chien-Yu Lin, Kuo-Wei Tseng
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Publication number: 20180193161Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be removably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Publication number: 20180193162Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Duncan Sibson, Chad Glerum, Jason Gray, Jason Pastor, Derek Martzall, Jason Zappacosta, Mark Miccio, Colm Mclaughlin
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Publication number: 20180193163Abstract: A spinal implant for stabilizing first and second vertebrae. The spinal implant includes an intervertebral spacer and a bone stabilization member configured to be coupled to the intervertebral spacer. The bone stabilization member includes a plurality of bone screw openings and a plurality of bone screws extendable through the bone screw openings to secure the bone stabilization member to the vertebrae. A retention member, which is slidably coupled to the bone stabilization member, is linearly slidable between a first position and a second position while coupled to the bone stabilization member. In the first position, each of the bone screws is permitted to be inserted into the bone screw openings, and in the second position the retention member at least partially covers each of the bone screw openings to prevent a bone screw from backing out of the respective bone screw opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Daniel Carlson, Gregory A Mednikov, Eric W Morris
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Publication number: 20180193164Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device described herein is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space at a minimum to no distraction height and for a fusion device capable of maintaining a normal distance between adjacent vertebral bodies when implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Anza Innovations Inc.Inventor: Eugene Shoshtaev
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Publication number: 20180193165Abstract: A delivery device for inserting an interbody implant into an intervertebral space in a patient has an elongate tube with a channel and is sized to fit in an intervertebral space. The elongate tube has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a longitudinal axis, and a window with a longitudinal axis. The window is disposed adjacent the distal portion of the elongate tube and the longitudinal axis of the window is offset from the longitudinal axis of the elongate tube. The channel is sized to receive the interbody implant, and also the channel is configured such that the interbody implant is advanced therealong from the proximal region toward the distal region. The interbody implant is deployed into the intervertebral space from the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Samy Abdou
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Publication number: 20180193166Abstract: A surgical tool and method used to extract an acetabular cup from an acetabulum with minimal or no bone damage even if there has been significant bone ingrowth prior to the extraction process. The tool is designed for use with a reverse hip prosthesis wherein the acetabular cup comprises a stem extending from its concave surface and an acetabular ball is affixed to the stem. The tool is rotated on the ball and a blade is thereby caused to rotate adjacent or in close proximity to a convex surface of the cup in a position between the acetabular bone and the cup, thereby separating the cup from the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Zafer TERMANINI, Brian VANHIEL, Adam AMBRECHT
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Publication number: 20180193167Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Gordon I. GROH
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Publication number: 20180193168Abstract: Surgical tools which are used to separate from one another a femoral cup and an acetabular ball in an implanted hip replacement prosthesis. At its distal end, elements of the surgical tool engage the femoral cup and the acetabular cup. When proximal handles of the tool are squeezed toward one another, the engagement elements move away from one another. Thus, a surgeon is able to separate the femoral cup and the accetabular ball from one another without pulling the acetabular cup away from the acetabulum or the femoral cup and/or femoral implant away from the femur, thereby accomplishing the separation without disrupting any bone ingrowth.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Zafer TERMANINI, Brian VANHIEL