Patents Issued in September 13, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180256193
    Abstract: A method of surgically cutting tissue with an ultrasonic instrument that comprises an ultrasonic waveguide that is movable along a longitudinal extent of the ultrasonic instrument comprises the steps of temporarily compressing tissue between two opposing jaws disposed at a distal end of the ultrasonic instrument, applying a resonant ultrasonic wave to the ultrasonic waveguide, and moving the ultrasonic waveguide in a distal direction along the longitudinal extent to advance the ultrasonic waveguide between at least a portion of the jaws to cut and seal the tissue temporarily secured between the jaws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Syntheon, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew A. Palmer, Derek Dee Deville, Kevin W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180256194
    Abstract: A method and dissecting device are disclosed for treating a stenotic vessel. The method including inserting a directional guide member of a dissecting device into a subintimal space of a blood vessel, the dissecting device including the directional guide member and a cutting member located proximally to a distal end of the directional guide member; and cutting a stenotic region within the blood vessel with the cutting member while advancing the distal end of the directional guide member through the subintimal space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kousuke NISHIO, Yuuichi TADA
  • Publication number: 20180256195
    Abstract: A method and dissecting device are disclosed for treating a stenotic vessel. The method including inserting a directional guide member of a dissecting device into a subintimal space from a blood vessel; sliding a tubular cutting member on the directional guide member through the subintimal space; and cutting a stenotic region with the tubular cutting member as the cutting member slides towards a distal end of the directional guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kousuke NISHIO, Yuuichi TADA
  • Publication number: 20180256196
    Abstract: A method and dissecting device are disclosed for treating a stenotic vessel. The method including inserting a first dissecting member into a subintimal space of a blood vessel and a second dissecting device configured to be received within a lumen within the first dissecting device and inserted into the blood vessel in a bent state; dissecting an inner side of the subintimal space from an outer side of the subintimal space over an entire circumference of the blood vessel with the first dissecting device; and removing the dissected inner side of the subintimal space and a stenotic region attached to the inner side of the subintimal space from the blood vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kousuke NISHIO, Yuuichi TADA
  • Publication number: 20180256197
    Abstract: A method and dissecting device are disclosed for treating a stenotic vessel. The method including inserting a dissecting device into a subintimal space of a blood vessel; dissecting an inner side of the subintimal space from an outer side of the subintimal space over an entire circumference of the blood vessel with the dissecting device, the dissecting device including a first dissecting member having a first cutting member; and removing the dissected inner side of the subintimal space and a stenotic region attached to the inner side of the subintimal space from the blood vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: KOUSUKE NISHIO, YUUICHI TADA
  • Publication number: 20180256198
    Abstract: A high-speed rotational atherectomy device for opening a stenosis in an artery having a given diameter, comprising: a guide wire; a flexible elongated, rotatable drive shaft advanceable over the guide wire, the drive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and a piloting member fixedly attached to the drive shaft. When the piloting member is advanced to a stenosis, the piloting member creates a piloting hole when the drive shaft is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas Ellering, Joseph Higgins
  • Publication number: 20180256199
    Abstract: The disclosed system includes a probe for mechanically cutting tissue Other components of the system include a luminally protective sheath, a microscopic end cauterizing probe, a surgical console, an identification-sensitive self-sealed cassette, and a plurality of flexible tubing lines with pinch valves thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Edward Todd
  • Publication number: 20180256200
    Abstract: A system for endoscopic ultrasound guided drainage includes an access sheath including an elongated tube extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including an access lumen extending therethrough from the proximal end to the distal end and a flexible tip coupled to the distal end of the elongated tube, the flexible tip biased to a curved configuration. The system also includes a sharp slidably received within the access lumen, the sharp extending longitudinally from a proximal end to distal end and including a channel extending therethrough, the channel configured to receive a fluid therethrough. In addition, the system includes a dilating sheath extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a dilating lumen extending therethrough, the dilating lumen sized and shaped to slidably receive the access sheath. The dilating lumen is sized and shaped to slidably receive the access sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Benning, Raymond Gessler, III, Jessica Phelan, Kushal Palkhiwala, Bryan Bannon, Peter Dayton, Andrew Whitney
  • Publication number: 20180256201
    Abstract: An impact or extension handle for a needle assembly such as a jamshidi needle can include an attachment portion and a handle portion. The impact or extension handle can also include an impact strikeplate. The attachment portion is configured to couple to the jamshidi needle. A user can use the impact or extension handle to manipulate the position or angle of the needle assembly. A user can tap a mallet or similar instrument on the impact strikeplate to drive the needle assembly into a target location in a patient's body. The impact or extension handle can allow the user to hold his or her hands out of the way of equipment used during the procedure and away from potentially harmful radiation from imaging equipment used during the procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Greenhalgh, Ryan Lewis
  • Publication number: 20180256202
    Abstract: An impact or extension handle for a needle assembly such as a Jamshidi needle can include an attachment portion and a handle portion. The impact or extension handle can also include an impact strikeplate. The attachment portion is configured to couple to the Jamshidi needle. A user can use the impact or extension handle to manipulate the position or angle of the needle assembly. A user can tap a mallet or similar instrument on the impact strikeplate to drive the needle assembly into a target location in a patient's body. The impact or extension handle can allow the user to hold his or her hands out of the way of equipment used during the procedure and away from potentially harmful radiation from imaging equipment used during the procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Greenhalgh, Ryan Lewis
  • Publication number: 20180256203
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a housing for a laparoscopic trocar assembly with an integrated scope-cleaning structure. The housing may include a shell forming a wall portion of a chamber and a cleaning element forming at least a portion of an internal surface of the chamber, the cleaning element configured to remove debris from a distal end of a scope upon contact between the cleaning element and the distal end of the scope. The cleaning element may be movable with respect to the shell of the housing in response to an input force upon the shell that moves a portion of the shell and a portion of the cleaning element between a default state and a displaced state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Joanna L. Rosenbaum, Jeanny Chung, Patrick Hubbard, Joseph Prybell, Corrie Threlkeld, Sara Tillman, Brandon Toth, Andrew P. VanDeWeghe, Thomas Wilschke, Jesse Charles Darley, Christopher Alan Harris, Curtis B. Irwin, Stephen A. Latham, Daniel J. Lee, Douglas Rodenkirch, Jeffrey R. Staszak
  • Publication number: 20180256204
    Abstract: A system for performing an endoscopic surgical procedure in a surgical cavity of a patient that includes a multi-lumen tube set including a dual lumen portion having a pressurized gas line and a return gas line for facilitating gas recirculation relative to the surgical cavity of the patient, and a single lumen portion having a gas supply and sensing line for delivering insufflation gas to the surgical cavity of the patient and for periodically sensing pressure within the surgical cavity of the patient, a first gas sealed single lumen access port communicating with the dual lumen portion of the tube set and a second valve sealed single lumen access port communicating with the single lumen portion of the tube set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Mikiya Silver, Michael J. Kane, Michael J. Augelli
  • Publication number: 20180256205
    Abstract: A system for performing an endoscopic surgical procedure in a surgical cavity of a patient that includes a multi-lumen tube set including a dual lumen portion having a pressurized gas line and a return gas line for facilitating gas recirculation relative to the surgical cavity of the patient, and a single lumen portion having a gas supply and sensing line for delivering insufflation gas to the surgical cavity of the patient and for periodically sensing pressure within the surgical cavity of the patient, a first gas sealed single lumen access port communicating with the dual lumen portion of the tube set and a second valve sealed single lumen access port communicating with the single lumen portion of the tube set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Mikiya Silver, Michael J. Kane, Michael J. Augelli
  • Publication number: 20180256206
    Abstract: A system for performing an endoscopic surgical procedure in a surgical cavity of a patient that includes a multi-lumen tube set including a dual lumen portion having a pressurized gas line and a return gas line for facilitating gas recirculation relative to the surgical cavity of the patient, and a single lumen portion having a gas supply and sensing line for delivering insufflation gas to the surgical cavity of the patient and for periodically sensing pressure within the surgical cavity of the patient, a first gas sealed single lumen access port communicating with the dual lumen portion of the tube set and a second valve sealed single lumen access port communicating with the single lumen portion of the tube set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Kane, Gennady Kleyman, Michael J. Augelli, Mikiya Silver
  • Publication number: 20180256207
    Abstract: A system for performing an endoscopic surgical procedure in a surgical cavity of a patient that includes a multi-lumen tube set including a dual lumen portion having a pressurized gas line and a return gas line for facilitating gas recirculation relative to the surgical cavity of the patient, and a single lumen portion having a gas supply and sensing line for delivering insufflation gas to the surgical cavity of the patient and for periodically sensing pressure within the surgical cavity of the patient, a first gas sealed single lumen access port communicating with the dual lumen portion of the tube set and a second valve sealed single lumen access port communicating with the single lumen portion of the tube set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Augelli, Mikiya Silver, Michael J. Kane
  • Publication number: 20180256208
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for inserting and using dermal interstitial sensors in, for example, an analyte monitoring system. The present invention permits the proper positioning of a cannula tip and/or sensor(s) within the reticular dermis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Randice Lisa ALTSCHUL, Neil David THEISE, Razvan Andrei ENE, Myron RAPKIN, Rebecca O'BRIEN
  • Publication number: 20180256209
    Abstract: A system for intraosseous access can include an elongated instrument that is positioned within a cannula portion of a cannula assembly. The system can include a shield that is coupled with both the elongated instrument and the cannula assembly when in an unlocked state. The shield can permit proximal movement of the elongated instrument relative thereto when in the unlocked state. The shield can automatically transition to a locked state to attach to a distal end of the elongated instrument to restrict access to a distal tip of the elongated instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Piper Access, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Muse, Ryan S. VanDyke
  • Publication number: 20180256210
    Abstract: The present application provides external bone and tissue fixation systems and related methods. The fixation systems may include an elongate beam element defining an axis with an axially extending threaded track portion. The systems may also include at least one drivable fixation clamp assembly comprising a housing with a central bore, a driving housing rotatably coupled to the housing, a threaded driving member, and a clamp assembly rotatably coupled to the housing configured to clamp to at least one fixation member. The elongate beam element may extend axially through central bore of the housing. The driving member may be movable with respect to the central bore via rotation of the driving housing between engaged and disengaged states with the threaded track portion. Rotation of the driving member in the engaged state may axially translate the clamp assembly along the beam element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: AMDT Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. MULLANEY
  • Publication number: 20180256211
    Abstract: A pedicle insulator implant is designed to protect the nerves and surrounding tissue from injury by pedicle screws or other surgical devices and instruments. In its basic structure, the implant has a thicker section and a thinner section, the thicker section providing protection for nerves and other sensitive tissues while the thinner section can be deformable and provides grip. In one variation of the basic structure, the thinner section possess a rough surface when it is desirable in situations to provide further grip of the assembly and prevent rotation during the insertion of, for example, a pedicle screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: James L. Chappuis
  • Publication number: 20180256212
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a tulip including a slot to receive a linkage, first and second side walls that define a portion of the slot, and a ring that couples the first side wall to the second side wall; wherein the ring couples to the first side wall at a thinned first proximal fulcrum and to the second side wall at a thinned second proximal fulcrum and the ring pivots about the first and second proximal fulcrums when the ring is forced proximally; wherein the first side wall includes a first sidewall projection that projects past the first proximal fulcrum and the second side wall includes a second sidewall projection that projects past the second proximal fulcrum. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: John Stokes, David L. Greenwald, Josh Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron
  • Publication number: 20180256213
    Abstract: Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Jason Cianfrani, Michael Harper, Milan George, Katherine Manninen, John Perkins
  • Publication number: 20180256214
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a surgical system and related methods to facilitate reduction and fixation of sacro-iliac luxations/fractures (SIL/F) in small animals, for example dogs and cats. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to an aiming device and related methods providing accurate, reliable, and safe fixation of SIL/F in such small animals. The surgical system includes a work surface, an articulatable and lockable reduction arm mounted to the work surface, a reduction handle mounted to the reduction arm; an articulatable and lockable fixation arm mounted to the work surface, a fixation drill guide mounted to the fixation arm, and an image acquisition unit directed toward the work surface. The surgical system provides enhanced safety to surgical personnel using the system in terms of reduced exposure to harmful radiation form the image acquisition unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Loic M. Dejardin
  • Publication number: 20180256215
    Abstract: An osteotomy instrument for compression and/or distraction spinal procedures includes a first leg and a second leg pivotally attached to the first leg. The first leg and the second leg each include a proximal portion, a distal portion with a distal end and a pocket extending within the distal end towards the proximal portion. The distal portion of each leg is configured to rotatably engage a bearing attached to a spine of a patient. The pocket may be generally hemispherical with an inner surface configured to engage the bearing and form a ball-in-socket joint with the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ibrahim Obeid, Warren Scott Gareiss, Alexandra Pinkie
  • Publication number: 20180256216
    Abstract: An expandable implant system is configured to increase the height of a target bone, for instance that has been subjected to a compression fracture. The expandable implant system includes an implant assembly that can be inserted into the target bone, and subsequently expanded so as to increase the height of the target bone. The expandable implant system further includes an and insertion assembly that is configured to create an insertion channel into the target bone, such that the implant assembly can be inserted in a collapsed configuration into the target bone along the insertion channel, and subsequently expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Jacques Teisen
  • Publication number: 20180256217
    Abstract: A prosthesis including a subacromial spacer having a surface contoured to maintain an acromion in chosen distance to a humeral head upon rotation and fixation means to fixate the subacromial spacer to a humeral medullary cavity and/or an intramedullary fixator implanted or configured for implantation in the humeral medullary cavity. A surgical kit includes the prosthesis and a proximal humeral nail. The fixating means are connectable into a proximal opening of the proximal humeral nail. A method may include: creating a percutaneous passage from an outer-body space to a portion of a humeral head; removing bony tissue to facilitate direct communication between the outer-body space and a humeral medullary cavity enclosed in the humeral head; providing a prosthesis including a subacromial spacer having a surface; and/or fixating the subacromial spacer to the humeral medullary cavity and/or an intramedullary fixator implanted or configured for implantation in the humeral medullary cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Assaf Dekel, Ronny Winshtein
  • Publication number: 20180256218
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for securely fixating an anterior portion of a calcaneus to a reduced posterior facet portion of the calcaneus, using a plate that may allow for stable fixation between the anterior calcaneus, the reconstructed posterior facet, and the posterior tuberosity, and a barrel that may be rotated into the best position to allow posterior screws to enter the best quality bone in the posterior tuberosity. The appropriate height may be set by rotating a push screw, thereby engaging the barrel, and pushing the posterior tuberosity distally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Steven D. Steinlauf
  • Publication number: 20180256219
    Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities in the extremities are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments, systems and methods used for hammertoe procedures are disclosed. The implant insertion system including an insertion instrument and an implant. The insertion instrument including a first end, a second end, and an opening extending into the insertion instrument from the second end. The implant including a first portion at a first end, a second portion at a second end, and an intermediate portion coupling the first portion to the second portion. The first portion being received within the opening of the insertion instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric LINTULA, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Albert DACOSTA
  • Publication number: 20180256220
    Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion sized and shaped so that, in an operative position, a proximal end thereof aligns with a vastus ridge of a greater trochanter of a femur. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion. The shaft portion includes offset holes to receive bone fixation elements therethrough. Each of the offset holes includes a first hole positioned on a first side of a longitudinal axis of the plate and a second hole positioned on a second side of the longitudinal axis opposite the first side so that bone fixation elements inserted therethrough extend anterior and posterior of a prosthetic received within the femur. The first and second holes are staggered relative to one another along a length of the shaft portion and extending beyond longitudinal edges of the shaft portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Kenny KOAY, Jessica GALIE, Troy PROBST, Peter FATONE, Bryan FRITZ, Mike BRACE, Glenna CHAMPION, George J. HAIDUKEWYCH, Karl STOFFEL, Cory A. COLLINGE, Frank A. LIPORACE, Bruce H. ZIRAN
  • Publication number: 20180256221
    Abstract: A bone plate for treating periprosthetic fractures includes a head portion to be positioned along a greater trochanter of a bone. The head portion includes pairs of bone fixation element receiving openings extending therethrough from a first surface of the plate which, when the plate is in an operative position, faces away from the bone, and a second surface which, when the plate is in the operative position, faces toward the bone. A pair of cable holes extend through the head portion from a first longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces to a second longitudinal side connecting the first and second surfaces. The head portion includes a pair of hooks for engaging a superior ridge of the greater trochanter. The plate also includes a shaft portion extending distally from the head portion to extend along a portion of the bone distal of the greater trochanter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Kenny KOAY, Jessica GALIE, Troy PROBST, Peter FATONE, Bryan FRITZ, Mike BRACE, Glenna CHAMPION, George J. HAIDUKEWYCH, Karl STOFFEL, Cory A. COLLINGE, Frank A. LIPORACE, Bruce H. ZIRAN
  • Publication number: 20180256222
    Abstract: Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. In addition, instruments such as distal and proximal aiming guides can accompany the bone plates to guide one or more screws into the bone plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lueth, David R. Jansen, Kathryn M. Ward, David Machamer
  • Publication number: 20180256223
    Abstract: Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. In addition, instruments such as distal and proximal aiming guides can accompany the bone plates to guide one or more screws into the bone plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lueth, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner, Aaron Perdue, Marcus Sciadini
  • Publication number: 20180256224
    Abstract: Clavicle fixation devices and methods thereof. A clavicle fixation device includes an elongated plate extending between first and second ends, the elongated plate defining a plurality of spaced apart screw holes. At least one pair of relief cuts extends into the elongated plate on opposite sides thereof, the at least one pair of relief cuts axially positioned between a pair of the spaced apart screw holes and at least one pair of suture holes along opposite sides of the elongated plate, the at least one pair of suture holes axially positioned between a pair of the spaced apart screw holes. At least one pair of relief cuts is axially aligned with a pair of suture holes to define combined holes on opposite sides of the elongated plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Govey, Stephanie Wolfe, Andrew Davison
  • Publication number: 20180256225
    Abstract: A set used to stabilize fractures, including a bone plate; and a bone screw. The bone screw is an angularly positioned locking screw that has a threaded head that cooperates with a threaded hole located in an extrusion of the bone plate; the extrusion of the plate in the area of the hole for bone screw insertion is of a spherical zone shape and is located on a top surface and/or a bottom surface of the plate, and in an area surrounding the extrusion, the top surface and bottom surface are parallel to each other, and a screw head is flush with or below the top surface of the plate; and a locking thread of the screw is flush with or above the bottom surface of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: ChM sp. z o.o.
    Inventors: Marcin Pawel CHARKIEWICZ, Andrzej KRZYZEK, Wojciech Józef MARCZYNSKI, Grzegorz Maria RATYNSKI, Andrzej SOBOLEWSKI
  • Publication number: 20180256226
    Abstract: Clavicle fixation devices and methods thereof. A clavicle fixation device including an elongated plate extending between first and second ends and defining a central portion, a first end portion between the central portion and the first end, and a second end portion between the central portion and the second end. The elongated plate has a contour which complements the contour of a clavicle anterior or superior surface. The elongated plate defines a plurality of spaced apart screw holes. The first end portion narrows moving from the central portion to the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Govey, Stephanie Wolfe, Andrew Davison
  • Publication number: 20180256227
    Abstract: A pectus bar assembly including a bar support and a pectus bar. The bar support can include a fastener and a fabric. A fabric can encircle a first rib and a second rib of a human ribcage. The fabric can include a first free end securable to the fastener and a second free end securable to the fastener to tension the fabric around the first rib and the second rib. The pectus bar can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an anterior side and a posterior side opposite the anterior side. The posterior side can be supported by the bar support between the first rib and the second rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: William Maxson
  • Publication number: 20180256228
    Abstract: A cable retaining insert is configured to be used with a plate member of a bone plate assembly. The cable retaining insert includes a top side and an opposite bottom side, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is adjacent to the bottom side and includes an engagement structure configured to engage a corresponding engagement structure in the plate member. The second portion is adjacent to the top side and includes at least one cable retaining aperture configured to retain a cable to the plate member. The first portion of the cable retaining insert has a recess at the bottom side for accommodating at least a portion of a head of a bone anchor. Furthermore, a bone plate assembly including a plate member and such a cable retaining insert is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Markku Biedermann
  • Publication number: 20180256229
    Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Sean POWELL, Robert Limouze, Natasha Weeks, Rene Haag, George J. Haidukewych
  • Publication number: 20180256230
    Abstract: A bone anchor includes: a main body defining a longitudinal axis and including a head; at least one insertion hole which extends from a first opening formed in the head to a second opening formed in the main body, the at least one insertion hole having an axis which is arranged to be inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main body at an angle, and the insertion hole being configured to receive and guide therethrough a pin-shaped element to be anchored within a bone or bone fragment; and a locking device configured to lock the position of the pin-shaped element inserted within the at least one insertion hole in an axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Lutz Biedermann, Markku Biedermann, José Santiago-Anadón
  • Publication number: 20180256231
    Abstract: Radiolucent composite implants. Some embodiments include reconfiguration indicators. Some embodiments include radio-opaque markers, especially along contours. Some embodiments are provided in kit form with accessories such as radiolucent drill guides and/or drives. Some embodiments have fiber reinforcement adapted for various usage scenarios. Some embodiments include metal components, for example, to increase strength. Also described are manufacturing methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Carbofix Orthopedics Ltd.
    Inventors: Oren GLOBERMAN, Mordechay BEYAR, Elad EINAV, Hila WACHSLER-AVRAHAMI
  • Publication number: 20180256232
    Abstract: The invention features improved bone screws, a delivery manifold for delivering a flowable medium to a bone screw, and washers for use with the bone screw to provide compressive fixation. The invention also features methods of treatment using the bone screws, washers, and/or delivery manifold, and kits that include the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas A. Russell
  • Publication number: 20180256233
    Abstract: A storage and mixing device for the production of a bone cement dough from a monomer liquid and a cement powder as starting components of the bone cement. The storage and mixing device includes: (1) a receptacle having a monomer liquid container which contains the monomer liquid, (2) a cartridge containing the cement powder, (3) a feed plunger, which is accessible from a rear side of the receptacle, arranged in the receptacle, and movable in a longitudinal direction of the receptacle, and (4) a dispensing plunger which is arranged in the cartridge and shiftable in a longitudinal direction inside of the cartridge. The front side of the receptacle is connected or connectable to the rear side of the cartridge with a first securing element on the rear side of the receptacle and a second securing element on the rear side of the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Sebastian Vogt, Thomas Kluge
  • Publication number: 20180256234
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for using a bone anchor driver for driving inner and outer set closure mechanisms or set screws into a bone anchor assembly. In one embodiment, a bone anchor driver is provided that includes an outer shaft configured to engage an outer set screw coupled to a bone anchor assembly, an inner shaft disposed within the outer shaft and configured to engage an inner set screw coupled to the bone anchor assembly, and a torque limiting mechanism configured to automatically switch between a first position in which it is disengaged from the inner shaft and is engaged with the outer shaft, and a second position in which it is disengaged from the outer shaft and is engaged with the inner shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Shawn Stad, Nils Schmuckli
  • Publication number: 20180256235
    Abstract: A surgical system comprising: a plurality of modular units, each unit comprising: a motor unit; and a surgical mechanical arm actuated by, connected to and supplied with electrosurgical power by said motor unit; and a memory configured to store a selected electrosurgical operational mode for each of said plurality of modular units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Dvir COHEN, Yaron LEVINSON
  • Publication number: 20180256236
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of cryotherapy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to cryotherapy systems that ensure egress of cryogen gas delivered within a patient's body during cryotherapy procedures and, more particularly, sensors for use with cryotherapy systems that include delivery catheters wherein the systems ensure that egress of cryogen gas from the patient's body is possible whenever the catheter is operating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Sean A. McDermott, Charles J. Vadala, Brian M. Hanley, John P. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20180256237
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of cryotherapy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to catheter sleeves for cryotherapy systems that inhibit and remove build-up and backflow of undesired material in the working channel of endoscopes during cryotherapy treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Wei L. Fan, Brian M. Hanley, Sean A. McDermott, John P. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20180256238
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system is properly positioned by measuring and advancing the system based on a field-of-view of an endoscope or camera disposed within the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Roger Noel HASTINGS
  • Publication number: 20180256239
    Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defines a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to energize the electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator. The effluent-collection attachment is configured to collect a portion of a plasma effluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: KRISTIN D. JOHNSON, KYLE R. RICK, CHRISTOPHER A. VALENTINE, MIKA N. SINANAN
  • Publication number: 20180256240
    Abstract: An electrosurgical system includes a radiofrequency (RF) generator having a controller configured to detect an occurrence of a vaporization point of target tissue and a vaporization duration between commencement of delivery of the RF energy and the occurrence of the vaporization point. The controller can apply the vaporization duration to adjust a parameter during subsequent electrode activation, such as RF power level, an electrode activation sequence, a distance between activated electrodes, and a number of activated electrodes. The controller can apply the vaporization duration to determine if whether a predetermined depth of effect has been reached for use in subsequent parameter adjustments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Eliot Bloom, Jesse Smith, Michael Leners
  • Publication number: 20180256241
    Abstract: A surgical system comprising: an electrosurgical power generator; at least one surgical mechanical arm comprising a tool configured to operate in at least one bipolar operational mode; at least one motor unit comprising: a connector configured to connect said motor unit to said electrosurgical power generator or wherein said electrosurgical power generator is housed within said at least one motor unit; wherein said at least one motor unit comprises: one or more actuators mechanically coupled to said surgical arm and configured to actuate said surgical arm; a first electrical conduction pathway electrically connected to said electrosurgical power generator and extending from said motor unit, through a volume defined by said surgical mechanical arm, to said tool; and a second electrical conduction pathway connected to said electrosurgical power generator and extending from said motor unit to said tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Dvir Cohen, Yaron Levinson
  • Publication number: 20180256242
    Abstract: Examples described herein may include medical devices and electrosurgical generators with resonant isolated transformers to perform filtering and gain functions. An example electrosurgical generator includes a radio frequency (RF) inverter stage configured to receive an input signal and, in response to control feedback signals, to provide an output signal that provides power to a load. The RF inverter stage includes a resonant isolated transformer configured to receive the input signal and to provide gain and filtering adjustments to the input signal to provide the output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Vlad Bluvshtein, Lori Lucke