Patents Issued in December 13, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180353264
    Abstract: A series of a palatal expanders increasing width can be used to gradually expand a patient's palate. Each palatal expander may have a palatal region flanked by teeth regions. The palatal region can have a plurality of anchor-receiving features (e.g., anchor interfaces) that allow the palatal expander to be attached to temporary anchorage device anchors that have been implanted into the patient's maxilla.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy Riley, Eric Kuo, Chunhua Li
  • Publication number: 20180353265
    Abstract: A lingual orthodontic appliance contains a lingual bracket (12) for an anterior tooth and an archwire (20). The orthodontic appliance is defined in a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. The archwire (20) extends in a first and a second dimension of the coordinate system generally U-shaped. In the third dimension the archwire (20) is generally flat. The archwire (20) has a rectangular cross-section with a height defined by the longer side of the rectangular cross-section. The height is oriented along the third dimension. The bracket further has a bracket pad (2) and a bracket body (1). The bracket body (1) forms a slot (4) for receiving the archwire (20). The slot (4) is formed by at least two opposing parallel slot side faces and a slot ground face arranged perpendicular thereto. The slot (4) has a width defined by the distance between the slot side faces. The width matches with the height of the archwire (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ralf M. Paehl, Adam Schulhof
  • Publication number: 20180353266
    Abstract: In a system of manufacturing an orthodontic wire, a method for manufacturing the orthodontic wire using the system, and an orthodontic wire bending machine for performing the system, the system includes a teeth data obtaining part, a simulating part, a calculating part and a wire manufacturing part. The teeth data obtaining part obtains present teeth data of a patient. The simulating part generates final teeth data. The calculating part compares a predetermined threshold to a compared value between the present teeth data of the patient and the final teeth data. The wire manufacturing part selectively manufactures a wire for an orthodontic process or a wire for a dentition maintenance process based on a compared result of the calculating part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Joon-Yub SONG, Yong-Jin KIM, Jae-Hak LEE, Seung-Man KIM, Youn Ho JUNG, Kwang Sun CHOI
  • Publication number: 20180353267
    Abstract: Various combination impression coping and scan bodies, as well as methods of use thereof in different dental impression and dental modeling techniques, are disclosed herein. The impression copings can be used in open-tray dental impression procedures and/or in closed-tray dental impression procedures. In addition, the impression copings can act as scan bodies to assist in designing various dental prosthetic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Miguel Montero, Alexander Chelminski
  • Publication number: 20180353268
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a dental implant configured to be inserted in a hole in jaw bone and to be at least partially situated in the bone tissue when implanted and comprises: a coronal region, an apical region, a longitudinal axis extending from the coronal region of the dental implant to the apical region of the dental implant; an implant surface configured to form an interface between an implant material and the oral environment/surrounding tissue and a surface layer formed on at least part of said implant surface, said surface layer comprising crystalline titanium oxide in the anatase phase and wherein the surface area roughness Sa and the pore size of the implant surface on which said surface layer is formed increase from the coronal region toward the apical region of the dental implant along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Marcello Memmolo, Jan Hall, Emmanuel De Haller
  • Publication number: 20180353269
    Abstract: An interface element for dental prostheses, having a hollow cylindrical body with two different sections, one lower section (a) of greater outer diameter and another upper section (b) of smaller outer diameter, each provided externally with retention circular grooves (2). The element had an internal seat (4) for a screw head (5) which fixes the implant, and a lower base (6). A side mortise (7) is provided that covers the upper section (b) and provides a side opening for the inclined entrance of the screw (5) and screwdriver (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Esteban XAM-MAR MANGRANE
  • Publication number: 20180353270
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a dental prosthesis and its manufacturing method for restoring a lost tooth. The dental prosthesis has a male member formed on a holding part attached on an adjacent tooth for attaching an artificial tooth on the adjacent tooth and a female member formed in the artificial tooth so that the artificial tooth and the adjacent tooth can be connected with each other without grinding the adjacent tooth. The method for manufacturing the dental prosthesis includes the steps of duplicating an original model, waxing up the duplicated model, holding a sprue on the duplicated model in a state where the duplicated model is waxed up, and investing, burning out and casting the duplicating model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Oh-Dal KWON
  • Publication number: 20180353271
    Abstract: A processing machine for the production of a dental workpiece from a blank, comprising a housing in which a first chamber and a second chamber are arranged, the second chamber being separate from the first chamber, a first holding device for a blank, the first holding device being arranged in the first chamber and being movable relative to the housing, a second holding device for a blank, the second holding device being arranged in the second chamber and being movable relative to the housing, and a processing device being movable relative to the housing, wherein a blank held in the first holding device and a blank held in the second holding device can be processed by the processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Heinrich STEGER
  • Publication number: 20180353272
    Abstract: A method and system for spraying ceramic powder onto a surface wherein the method eliminates the need for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)/butane propellants, may include preparing a water soluble suspension polymer mixture; adding the mixture to a bag-on-valve delivery system; and spraying a fine mist coating of the mixture from the bag-on-sale delivery system to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: JAMES D. EMMONS
  • Publication number: 20180353273
    Abstract: Various implant analogs and dental modeling techniques are disclosed herein. The implant analogs are versatile and can be used in traditional modeling techniques or in rapid-prototyping techniques for producing dental models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Esther Moran, Miguel Montero, Jorge Londono, Isabel Scalise, Jason Schinis, Zachary B. Suttin
  • Publication number: 20180353274
    Abstract: A dental hygiene device which comprises first and second spaced fixed elements, a third element interconnected with both said first and second elements to define an opening between said first and second elements within which a dental structure to be flossed is receivable, an elongated cleaning element usable in a flossing operation with first and second longitudinal ends, a first member by which said cleaning element is held and selectively directable from said first element to said second element, and a second member associated with said second element by which said cleaning element is detachably secured. The dental hygiene device is preferably operated by one hand only. In addition, the user can clean the entire mouth using one dental hygiene device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Amir Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20180353275
    Abstract: A handpiece maintenance system and method identifies a dental handpiece and operates in a diagnostic cycle to power the handpiece and determine predictive maintenance condition thereof. The handpiece maintenance system includes a temperature sensor and/or an acceleration sensor to measure the conditions of the handpiece during the diagnostic cycle. The predictive maintenance condition of the handpiece is based on data from the diagnostic cycle and other stored data for the identified handpiece. A system is also configured to determine a predictive maintenance condition of the handpiece based on sensor data read from a handpiece and historical usage data thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Thomas St. Louis, Michael Carl Dunaway, Steven Bohon, Mitchell James Rutledge
  • Publication number: 20180353276
    Abstract: An animal injection system under the control of a remote operator. The system may be used to inject animals with medications and/or RFID chips. Food bait is provided in such a manner as to require an animal to expose its chest and underside. Cameras are used to determine the orientation of the animal and its gender. Images of the animal are sent to the remote operator who determines whether or not to inject an animal. Cellphone networks may be used to transmit animal images to the remote operator and send commands from the operator to the injection system. The system may include a temperature control system to maintain medications in a pre-selected temperature range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Roch Hart, Jaime Pulido, Jonathan Michael West
  • Publication number: 20180353277
    Abstract: Gluteal implants and gluteal implant systems are described herein, as are methods of manufacturing and implanting the same. In certain embodiments, the gluteal implant includes a body having a convex upper surface, a concave lower surface, and an edge, the edge being formed by the intersection between the convex upper surface and the concave lower surface. The body can take on various shapes, including a truncated ovoid shape, a truncated approximate ovoid shape, a truncated substantially ovoid shape, a truncated ellipsoid shape, a truncated approximate ellipsoid shape, or a truncated substantially ellipsoid shape, among others. In certain embodiments, the gluteal implant system includes first and second gluteal implants that have the same or different shaped bodies. In certain, the gluteal implants and gluteal implant systems are implanted in a buttock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Ryan A. Stanton
  • Publication number: 20180353278
    Abstract: Current surgical techniques to repair hiatal hernias including pulling the stomach down and out of the hiatus to reposition it properly on the posterior side of the diaphragm, and patching the hiatus and or applying basic mesh to repair the hiatus and esophageal membrane. However, despite these techniques, the anatomic hernia recurrence rate for hiatal hernia repair is over 50% at 5 years. Accordingly, the present disclosure discloses a new funnel shaped mesh that can be implanted during hiatal hernia repair surgery that would function effectively as a phrenoesophageal membrane and reduce recurrence rates dramatically. The mesh could have the narrower portion attach to the esophagus, while the larger diameter funnel top could adhere to the diaphragm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Swedish Health Services
    Inventor: Ralph William Aye
  • Publication number: 20180353279
    Abstract: An anchored exchange wire and optional filter assembly and method comprising a wire, with or without a temporary filter, anchored and fixed in position by an attached self-expanding stent. The device is designed to facilitate the safer delivery of endovascular devices over the wire, while minimizing risks that can be associated with unwanted movement of the associated wire and/or filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel E. Walzman
  • Publication number: 20180353280
    Abstract: An infarction prevention device has a filter to be placed inside a blood vessel. The filter includes a connection portion having a base end to be connected to a placing member configured to place the filter inside the blood vessel, and a cylindrical body portion connected to a front end of the connection portion. At least one of the connection portion and the cylindrical body portion includes a capturing portion configured to capture a foreign substance included in blood inside the blood vessel such that the at least one of the connection portion and the body portion controls a flow of the foreign substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Dai YAMANOUCHI
  • Publication number: 20180353281
    Abstract: A device (10) includes an upstream tubular portion (12) from which extends a downstream constriction (14). The downstream constriction (14) is smaller in cross-sectional area than the upstream tubular portion (12). Velocity of fluid flowing through the downstream constriction (14) is greater than velocity of the fluid flowing in the upstream tubular portion (12). A permeable downstream portion (20) is distal to the upstream tubular portion (12). The permeable downstream portion (20) is formed with pores (22) so that the downstream portion (20) is more permeable for fluid flow laterally therethrough than the upstream tubular portion (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Invatin Technologies Ltd.
    Inventor: Udi Nussinovitch
  • Publication number: 20180353282
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A tissue anchoring device is described that comprises an anchor body and a spreader such that tissue may be captured or compressed between outside surfaces on the anchor and inside surfaces of a bone tunnel to secure the tissue within the tunnel. An anchoring device is described that comprises an anchor body having compressible tabs with teeth, and a spreader that forces the compressible tabs into an expanded state when inserted into anchor body, facilitating engagement between bone and the teeth of the compressible tabs. Methods are described that enable use of the bone anchoring device to secure a tissue graft into the tibial and femoral bones during anterior cruciate ligament (“ACL”) reconstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Conmed Corporation
    Inventor: Malcolm Heaven
  • Publication number: 20180353283
    Abstract: An implantable subsystem includes multiple implantable neural probes disposed on a flexible substrate. Each neural probe is configured to magnetically stimulate brain neurons. Each probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators that magnetically stimulate neurons. Each probe also includes neural probe activation circuitry comprising thin film switches disposed on the flexible substrate. The thin film switches are electrically coupled to row and column activation lines and selectively activate the magnetic neural stimulators in response to neural stimulation activation signals carried on the activation lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
  • Publication number: 20180353284
    Abstract: A neural modulation system includes neural encoder in a patient-external device. The neural encoder converts input signals into a neural stimulation pattern and wirelessly transmits the neural stimulation pattern to a patient-internal device. The patient internal device includes a flexible substrate and a two dimensional array of neural probes disposed on the flexible substrate. Each neural probe includes an array of magnetic neural stimulators and/or an array of neural sensors along with probe addressing circuitry that allow for addressing the magnetic neural stimualtors and/or neural sensors. Control circuitry in the implantable device controls activation of the magnetic neural stimulators and/or neural sensors according to the neural stimulation pattern via the probe addressing circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Bernard D. Casse, George Daniel, Jonathan Rivnay, Christopher Paulson, Robert Street
  • Publication number: 20180353285
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel intraocular lens compositions comprising a hydroxyl functional acrylic monomer and have a high Abbe number, minimal glistenings, and suitable mechanical properties for small incision delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: XUWEI JIANG, THOMAS A. CALLAGHAN, AHMAD R. HADBA
  • Publication number: 20180353286
    Abstract: A refractive intraocular lens (104) and method of locating the lens within the eye and attaching the lens to the iris. The refractive intraocular lens (104) may be attached via a staple (230), a fastener (312), anchor (412) or by the tip of the haptic (118). The intraocular lens (104) works in combination with the human crystalline lens to treat conditions selected from the group consisting of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy R. Willis, Lyle E. Paul, Joseph Collin
  • Publication number: 20180353287
    Abstract: There is provided an intraocular lens injector configured to inject an intraocular lens 7 having an optical portion 8 and a pair of support portions 9a, 9b extending from the optical portion 8 into an eye, including: an injector main body 2 having a lens setting portion 6 on which the intraocular lens 7 is set; a holding portion 14 that holds a tip end part of a front support portion 9a of the pair of support portions 9a, 9b, which is disposed in front of the lens setting portion 6; and a guide mechanism (11c, 14a) that guides the optical portion 8 to pass under the holding portion 14 when the intraocular lens 7 is pushed out by the pushing member 5 so that the optical portion 8 is displaced downward relatively to the front support portion 9a held by the holding portion 14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Kazunori Kudo
  • Publication number: 20180353288
    Abstract: An intraocular lens is disclosed, with an optic that changes shape in response to a deforming force exerted by the zonules of the eye. A haptic supports the optic around its equator and couples the optic to the capsular bag of the eye. Certain haptic features improve the accommodative performance of the haptic, such that compressive/tensile forces may be more efficiently transferred from the haptic to optic. Furthermore, certain aspects also provide enhanced bag-sizing capability so that the IOL better fits within the capsular bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy R. Bumbalough
  • Publication number: 20180353289
    Abstract: There is disclosed a human body implant device including a first unit including a transmission unit, and a second unit configured to communicate with the first unit, wherein the second unit includes a second package including a reception unit configured to receive power or an electrical signal from the transmission unit, a first package configured to generate a stimulation signal in response to the electrical signal, a connector configured to electrically connect the first package and the second package, and a cover configured to package the first package, the second package, and the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Kyou Sik MIN
  • Publication number: 20180353290
    Abstract: A loading device for inserting a bushing into a through-aperture in a flexible wall or a cap, said bushing having flanges projecting transversely at each end thereof, said flanges being resiliently foldable towards the longitudinal axis of said bushing, said loading device comprising: an inserter rod, a pincher and a loading. When the inserter is pushed distally in an insertion direction, the bushing is forced towards the loading tube which will receive the bushing therein with said flanges folded and projecting substantially axially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Allan DAGSLAND
  • Publication number: 20180353291
    Abstract: A collapsible and expandable stent extends in an axial direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The stent may include a plurality of first cells, each first cell having an open space defined by a first plurality of struts. The stent may further include a second cell nested in the open space of one of the first cells, the second cell being defined by a second plurality of struts. The stent may additionally include first and second connecting struts connecting the second cell to the one first cell. The second cell may be configured to pivot about the first and second connecting struts with respect to the one first cell. The pivoting may create a clearance space between the second cell and an outer perimeter of the stent in which portions of a native valve structure may be clamped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Mark Benson, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Publication number: 20180353292
    Abstract: A prosthetic mitral valve assembly includes a valve component formed with a radially expandable frame and a valve structure supported inside of the frame. In one embodiment, the prosthetic mitral valve assembly further includes an expandable anchor having an annular base. A plurality of cantilevered fixation members extend from the base of the expandable anchor. The fixation members of the expandable anchor are adapted to rotate relative to a longitudinal axis as the valve component is radially expanded within the base of the expandable anchor. As the fixation members rotate, native mitral valve leaflets are securely captured between the fixation members of the anchor and the valve component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Yaron Keidar
  • Publication number: 20180353293
    Abstract: Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valves having a support structure and at least one leaflets. The leaflet comprises means for allowing fluid that is behind the leaflet to pass through to the front of the leaflet when the leaflet is not in the closed position. The prosthetic valve includes a leaflet moveable between an open position that permits antegrade flow through the prosthetic valve and a closed position that prevents regurgitant flow through the prosthetic valve, the leaflet having an aperture or gap, or a separation of portions of the leaflet to allow a flow or exchange of fluid between a front and back of the leaflet, when the leaflet is not in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Kyle W. Colavito, Dustin V. Dienno, Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Sudeep Sastry
  • Publication number: 20180353294
    Abstract: A replacement heart valve implant defining a central longitudinal axis extending from an upstream end to a downstream end may include an expandable anchor member configured to shift between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration, a circumferential support member distinct from and attached to the expandable anchor member, at least a portion of the circumferential support member extending downstream of the expandable anchor member, and a plurality of valve leaflets secured to the expandable anchor member. The plurality of valve leaflets may include a valve leaflet commissure movable from a first longitudinal position relative to the downstream end in the delivery configuration to a second longitudinal position relative to the downstream end in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Calomeni, Takashi H. Ino, Ted Feldman
  • Publication number: 20180353295
    Abstract: A method of replacing the function of a native mitral valve is achieved by inserting a distal end portion of a delivery apparatus into a patient's body, wherein a prosthetic mitral valve is disposed along the distal end portion of the delivery apparatus. The prosthetic mitral valve includes a collapsible and expandable annular body having a network of struts interconnected at a plurality of nodes to form a plurality of open cells. Atrial and ventricular flanges are coupled to the annular body and extend radially away from the annular body. Three commissure support posts extend from the ventricular flange toward a ventricular end of the prosthetic valve and a valve member is secured to the commissure support posts. The prosthetic mitral valve is positioned within the native mitral valve of the patient's heart and the native mitral valve is pinched between the atrial and ventricular flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander H. Cooper, Matthew A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20180353296
    Abstract: A device (100) for supporting a valve annulus is described that includes spaced apart support members (105) and a connecting member (110) extending between and connecting the support members. At least one adjustor (115) is also provided that is engaged with the connecting member and can be actuated to modify a length of the connecting member between two adjacent support members. In addition, each support member may include at least two channels extending through the support members at different heights with respect to an overall thickness of the respective support member. Each channel may receive a portion of the connecting member therethrough, and each support member may further include a passageway between the channels to allow selection of one of the channels. In this way, the device may be adjusted in at least two dimensions to support the valve leaflets and promote sufficient closure of the leaflets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Jeko Metodiev MADJAROV
  • Publication number: 20180353297
    Abstract: An expandable tissue anchor is provided that includes an elongate tissue-coupling portion configured to be delivered through a cardiac tissue wall, and a flexible elongate tension member, which is coupled to a portion of the tissue-coupling portion such that a tensile force can be applied to the tissue-coupling portion after it has been expanded. A portion of the tension member is slidably disposed through a passage defined by the anchor. A sleeve encloses a portion of the tension member between the tissue-coupling portion and a distal opening of the passage. The sleeve and the passage are sized and shaped such that the size and shape of the passage prevent proximal movement of the sleeve past the passage upon application of the tensile force to the tension member, thereby limiting compression and deformation of the expanded tissue-coupling portion by the tension member. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: 4Tech Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Griffin
  • Publication number: 20180353298
    Abstract: Described herein is a bone implant including at least one bone-engaging surface designed to mate with an implant-engaging surface of a bone. In the preferred embodiment, the bone-engaging surface of the implant includes a wave pattern comprising at least one peak extending in a proximal direction or at least one valley extending in a distal direction. The implant-engaging surface of the bone also includes a matching wave pattern having at least one peak and valley. Upon mating the engaging surfaces, a bone-implant interface may be created wherein the peaks and valleys of the wave patterns are aligned. As a result, there is good surface contact area at the bone-implant interface which helps prevent loosening or rotating of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Amit Mistry, Gokce Yildirim
  • Publication number: 20180353299
    Abstract: Computer implemented methods of producing a mesh implant having a compartment to enclose a bone material therein are provided. These methods include generating a 3D digital model of the mesh implant having the compartment, the 3D digital model including a virtual volume of the compartment and a virtual depth, thickness and volume of the mesh implant; generating a 3D digital model of a covering configured for closing the compartment of the mesh implant, the 3D digital model including a virtual volume of the covering for closing the compartment of the mesh implant; and instructing a 3D printer coupled to a computer to generate the mesh implant based on the 3D digital models. A computer system for making a mesh implant and a delivery system including the mesh implant are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Guobao Wei
  • Publication number: 20180353300
    Abstract: There is provided a tibial component comprising: a tibial tray with an inferior side; and a support member connected to the inferior side of the tibial tray, the support member having a stem portion, the support member further comprising at least one opening. In one embodiment, the at least one opening is constructed and arranged to receive a sawblade or an osteotome. In another embodiment, the at least one opening is comprised of solid material but is radio-lucent. In yet another embodiment, the at least one opening is comprised of solid material and is frangible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
  • Publication number: 20180353301
    Abstract: Disclosed are orthopedic implant kits. One disclosed kit comprises an implant having a joint head portion, the joint head portion having a generally convex distal surface and generally concave proximal surface, the implant comprising a post portion protruding proximally from the proximal surface, the post portion having a dorsal surface and a ventral surface (which is a plantar surface in the case of a metatarsal bone) and including a first threaded aperture extending therebetween, and a bone screw. The bone screw has a threaded shaft complementary to the threaded surface of the post portion and preferably is configured to provide bicortical fixation of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Goldstein, Wes Reed
  • Publication number: 20180353302
    Abstract: Representative embodiments are disclosed for a spinal disc device which is implantable between adjacent vertebral bodies. A representative spinal disc device comprises: a first transverse plate member; a first arcuate extension extending longitudinally from the first transverse plate member and having a first configuration; a second transverse plate member; and a second arcuate extension extending longitudinally from the second transverse plate member and having a second, mating configuration with the first configuration of the first arcuate extension and slideably moveable with respect to the first arcuate extension, with the first and second arcuate extensions further arranged to form a central through-channel between the first and second transverse plate members to hold bone graft material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Sergey Y. Neckrysh
  • Publication number: 20180353303
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of inserting a lateral implant within an intervertebral space defined between an upper vertebral member and a lower vertebral member includes creating a lateral passage through a subject in order to provide minimally invasive access to the intervertebral space, at least partially clearing out native tissue of the subject within and/or near the intervertebral space, positioning a base plate within the intervertebral space, wherein the base plate comprise an upper base plate and a lower base plate and advancing an implant between the upper base plate and the lower base plate so that the implant is urged into the intervertebral space and the upper vertebral member is distracted relative to the lower vertebral member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Raed Ali
  • Publication number: 20180353304
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an orthopedic implant, the apparatus includes a magnetic receiver, a processor, and a personal display device. The magnetic receiver is configured to sense respective components of one or more magnetic fields generated by a field-generating device coupled to the orthopedic implant, and to produce corresponding electrical signals indicative of the sensed components of the one or more magnetic fields. The processor is configured to calculate, based on the electrical signals, a position of the orthopedic implant within an organ of a patient. The personal display device is configured to display at least part of the orthopedic implant overlaid on a scene, based on the position calculated by the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Assaf Govari, Andres Claudio Altmann
  • Publication number: 20180353305
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for aligning an acetabular cup. The apparatus may include an acetabular cup (150, 10) and/or a protractor (30) and/or a depth gauge tool (90) and may be provided in the form of a surgical kit. Components of the apparatus may allow an angle of rotation of an acetabular cup about an axis (111) of the cup relative to an anatomical feature of a patient to be determined when the acetabular cup implant is placed in the acetabulum of the patient. Components of the apparatus may allow an amount of overhang between a rim (12, 162) of an acetabular cup and an edge of the acetabulum to be determined. The acetabular cup may be an acetabular trial cup (10) or and acetabular cup implant (150). Embodiments of the invention may allow both the angle of rotation about the cup axis and the amount of overhang between the rim and the acetabulum edge to be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: SARAH BUSHELL, STEPHANIE PRINCE, DUNCAN YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20180353306
    Abstract: Enzymatic and non-enzymatic detectors and associated membrane apparatus, and methods of use, such as within a fully implantable sensor apparatus. In one embodiment, detector performance is controlled through selective use of membrane configurations and enzyme region shapes, which enable accurate detection of blood glucose level within the solid tissue of the living host for extended periods of time. Isolation between the host's tissue and the underlying enzymes and reaction byproducts used in the detectors is also advantageously maintained in one embodiment via use of a non-enzyme containing permeable membrane formed of e.g., a biocompatible crosslinked protein-based material. Control of response range and/or rate in some embodiments also permits customization of sensor elements. In one variant, heterogeneous detector elements are used to, e.g., accommodate a wider range of blood glucose concentration within the host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Lucisano, Bahman Javidi, Lev Kurbanyan, Joe Lin, Timothy Routh, Bradley Walker
  • Publication number: 20180353307
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for firmly joining together components of a modular orthopedic prosthesis by securing female to male parts thereof together, and in particular a male part present in a modular component into a correspondingly configured female part (i.e., bore or recess) present in a further modular component thereof. Preferably the male part is tapered, and the bore or recess is correspondingly configured to provide a close tolerance fit therewith. In a preferred embodiment a securement device is used to join the components which securement device includes a heat resistant part or region which shields a heated part from its ambient environment; the securement device is useful in holding a component of an orthopedic prosthesis. In a further preferred embodiment the invention also comprises a heat treatment device which is issued to provide a suitable heat treatment to a component (or part thereof) of a modular orthopedic prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: JOINT INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC.
    Inventor: Zafer Termanini
  • Publication number: 20180353308
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating custom-fit prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related medical devices via three-dimensional printing (3D printing) or additive manufacturing techniques are described. Through the described systems and methods, a residual limb or other body part of a patient is scanned and analyzed to determine measurements and characteristics of the residual limb. The measurements and characteristics of the residual limb are used to design a customized device for the residual limb. The customized device uses multiple different materials. For example, the customized device may use a first material for a frame and a second material for a liner, wherein the first material is more rigid than the second material. The customized device is fabricated using a three-dimensional printer that is capable of printing and bonding multiple different materials at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Hanger, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Tompkins
  • Publication number: 20180353309
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a phalanges portion, a metatarsals portion that is movably coupled to the phalanges portion, an ankle portion that is movably coupled to the metatarsals portion, and a calcaneus portion that is movably coupled to the ankle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Millicent Kay Schlafly, Tyagi Ramakrishnan, Kyle B. Reed
  • Publication number: 20180353310
    Abstract: A vascular intervention device delivery system, such as for implanting a self expanding stent, includes a thumbwheel rotatably mounted in a handle. A catheter has a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal carrier segment for mounting a stent thereon. A retractable sheath is movable to a position retracted proximally to uncover the distal carrier segment. A pull with a curved cross section extends between the thumbwheel and the retractable sheath. An idler wheel with a perimeter notch is rotatably mounted in the handle proximal to the thumbwheel. A pin is movably in the handle between a first position received in the perimeter notch to block rotation of the idler wheel, and a second position outside of the perimeter notch to permit rotation of the idler wheel. The pull wraps around the idler wheel to return in a direction for being wound onto a spool of the thumbwheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Sean Cummins, Darach McGrath, Olivia Ryan, James Butler, Joe Hayes
  • Publication number: 20180353311
    Abstract: A vascular intervention device delivery system, such as for implanting a self expanding stent, includes a thumbwheel rotatably mounted in a handle. The thumbwheel includes a radially outward facing thumb surface and a radially inward facing ratchet surface of a ratchet. A catheter has a proximal end attached to the handle, and a distal carrier segment for mounting a vascular intervention device thereon. A retractable sheath is movable from a first position covering the distal carrier segment to a second position retracted proximally uncovering the distal carrier segment. A pull extends between the thumbwheel and the retractable sheath. A ratchet pawl is mounted in the handle and has a catch in contact with the ratchet surface. The ratchet holds the thumbwheel against rotation in a forward direction, and the retractable sheath moves responsive to rotation of the thumbwheel in a reverse direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Sean Cummins, Darach McGrath
  • Publication number: 20180353312
    Abstract: An example introducer is disclosed. An example introducer sheath includes a tubular member including a first layer and a second layer and a stent disposed between the first layer and the second layer of the tubular member. The stent includes an outer surface and an inner surface. Additionally, the stent is configured to shift from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration and the outer surface of the stent contacts the first layer of the tubular member in the second expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: David Robert Wulfman, Matthew Nelson Frost, Pieter Spitael, Thomas Martin Keating, Martyn G. Folan, Martin Hynes, Christopher Brian Rognrud, Matthew Boyer
  • Publication number: 20180353313
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating reflux disease of a human patient. The apparatus comprising an implantable movement restriction device, having an outer surface that includes a biocompatible material. The movement restriction device is adapted to rest against and to be kept in place contacting the stomach fundus wall, without restricting food passage in the food passageway when implanted and in function, and without injuring the stomach fundus wall in a position between the patient's diaphragm and the cardia sphincter. The movement of the cardiac notch of the patient's stomach towards the patient's diaphragm is thereby restricted, when the movement restriction device is implanted, to thereby prevent the cardia from sliding through the patient's diaphragm opening into the patient's thorax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Peter Forsell