Patents Issued in July 2, 2019
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Patent number: 10335139Abstract: An instrument for delivering a suture transfascially may include a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and a pair of needles that are moveable to an extended position beyond the end of the shaft. One or more sutures are carried by the instrument and may be delivered transfascially. A transfascial suture assembly includes a suture having a first segment, a second segment, and an intermediate segment therebetween. A force distributing member is locatable at the intermediate segment. Suture retainers may be provided at the end of each suture segment, and may have a connection that is moveable relative to the portion of the suture segment connected therewith. A method of delivering transfascial sutures includes inserting a twin-needle instrument loaded with one or more sutures into an abdominal cavity and deploying, from within the abdominal cavity, the suture carrying needles through a soft tissue repair patch and then through at least part of the abdominal wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Roger E. Darois, Donald E. Ziniti, Kevin J. Ranucci
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Patent number: 10335140Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Cayenne Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kevin N. Baird, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang Nguyen, Brad Niese, Melissa Toman
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Patent number: 10335141Abstract: A suturing device, and methods for suturing various sizes of apertures in tissues, are presented. The suturing device has a body with at least one or more adjustable arms that are coupled with catch targets. The arms are coupled with needle guides such that movements of the arms orient the needle guides to direct the needles towards the catch targets. The catch targets are coupled with sutures, such that when the needles reach the targets, they capture and pull the sutures back to the body. By changing the angles at which the arms extend from the body, the catch targets are moved closer to, or farther from, the body, and the suture device is readily configured to suture various sizes of apertures.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: HeartStitch, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Nobles, Steffen Schindler
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Patent number: 10335142Abstract: A tissue closure device includes a needle and a suture extending therefrom, a proximal head including a proximal slot and a proximal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a first end of the needle in the proximal slot in a first configuration, and a distal head movably coupled to the proximal head so that the proximal and distal heads are movable relative to one another between an open configuration, in which a target tissue is received therebetween, and a closed configuration, in which the target tissue gripped therebetween. The distal head includes a distal slot and a distal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a second end of the needle in the distal slot in a second configuration, the needle movable between the first and second configurations by rotating the needle, the needle alternatingly passed between the proximal and distal heads to thread the suture through the target tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Kevin James McElwee, John B. Golden, Matthew Robert Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, Naroun Suon
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Patent number: 10335143Abstract: The present invention, in accordance with various embodiments thereof, relates to a surgical device for at least one of cutting and stapling a section of tissue. The surgical device includes a housing including at least two drivers. The surgical device also includes an anvil mechanically attachable to the housing and moveable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The first driver operates to move the anvil relative to the housing to an intermediate position between the open position and the closed position. The second driver operates to move at least a portion of the housing relative to the anvil between the intermediate position and the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael P. Whitman, David A. Nicholas
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Patent number: 10335144Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a stapling assembly, a shaft, a firing member, a closure member, a manually-actuatable closure trigger, and a motor is disclosed. The stapling assembly comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw is movably coupled to the second jaw. The shaft is configured to support the stapling assembly. The firing member is configured to transmit a firing motion to the stapling assembly. The firing member comprises a cutting member, a first camming member configured to engage the first jaw, and a second camming member configured to engage the second jaw. The closure member is configured to transmit a push-to-close motion to the stapling assembly. The manually-actuatable closure trigger is operable to impart the push-to-close motion to the closure member. The motor is operably coupled to the firing member to impart the firing motion to the firing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, John N. Ouwerkerk, Jerome R. Morgan, Jeffrey S. Swayze
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Patent number: 10335145Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for operating and controlling a modular surgical instrument comprising an operating mode. A controller may receive electrical signal associated with an activation of at least one user-actuated input device electrically coupled to the controller and override the operating mode of the surgical instrument upon receiving the electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Jason L. Harris, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Patent number: 10335146Abstract: An endoscopic surgical device is provided and includes a handle assembly including a handle housing and a trigger operatively connected to the handle housing, and a drive mechanism actuatable by the trigger; and an endoscopic assembly selectively connectable to the handle assembly. The endoscopic assembly includes an outer tube defining a lumen therethrough and having a helical thread disposed within the lumen thereof; an inner tube rotatably supported in the outer tube and being operatively connectable to the drive mechanism, the inner tube defining a splined distal end, wherein the splined distal end of the inner tube is defined by a pair of opposed longitudinally extending tines and a pair of opposed longitudinally extending channels; and a plurality of surgical anchors loaded in the splined distal end of the inner tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Coviden LPInventors: Jiangfeng Zhang, Shunhong Xu, Xiliang Zhang
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Patent number: 10335147Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Jason M. Rector, Douglas B. Hoffman, Robert J. Simms, John C. Schuckmann, Ryan J. Laurent, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey C. Gagel, Nicholas Fanelli
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Patent number: 10335148Abstract: A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III
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Patent number: 10335149Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising an elongate shaft that includes a surgical end effector that is operably coupled thereto by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument may include a central firing beam support member that extends across the articulation joint and is coupled to the surgical end effector and the elongate shaft assembly. A longitudinally movable flexible firing beam assembly may be configured to traverse the articulation joint. The firing beam assembly may comprise a plurality of beam layers that are supported relative to each other such that at least one of the beam layers is configured to movably pass on one lateral side of the central firing beam support member and at least one other of the beam layers is configured to movably pass on another lateral side of the firing beam support m member.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Chester O. Baxter, III, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs
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Patent number: 10335150Abstract: A Staple cartridge assembly for stapling patient tissue is disclosed comprising a staple cartridge including a deck. The deck includes a plurality of staple cavities and is configured to support the tissue. The staple cartridge assembly further includes a plurality of staples removably stored in the staple cavities and an implantable layer positioned adjacent to the deck. The implantable layer comprises a composite absorbable material, wherein the composite absorbable material comprises at least two distinct fibrous materials. At least one freeze-dried medicament is releasably held on at least one of the fibrous materials. The staple cartridge assembly further includes a liquid impermeable film wrapped around the staple cartridge and the implantable layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventor: Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Patent number: 10335151Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises an end effector, an elongate shaft assembly, a housing, a rotatable drive screw, a firing member configured to be advanced during a firing cycle by the rotatable drive screw, and a sled member configured to be advanced during the firing cycle to eject staples from a staple cartridge to form a staple pattern At least a portion of the sled member is positioned distal to the staple pattern at a completion of the firing cycle. The housing comprises a plurality of rotatable disks couplable to a robotic device. The surgical instrument further comprises means for closing the end effector to a clamped position and opening the end effector to an unclamped position. The means is coupled to a first one of the plurality of rotatable disks.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael E. Setser, Kevin R. Doll, Jerome R. Morgan
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Patent number: 10335152Abstract: Methods are provided for partial aortic obstruction for cerebral perfusion augmentation in patients suffering from global or focal cerebral ischemia. Alternatively, the methods can be used to partially obstruct aortic blood flow to condition the spinal cord to secrete neuroprotective agents prior to abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Partial obstruction of a vessel can be accomplished by a device comprising an elongate catheter and a distally mounted expandable member. The expandable member may comprise one or two balloons. Other medical devices, such as an angioplasty, stent, or atherectomy catheter, can be inserted distal the expandable member to provide therapeutic intervention.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Denise R. Barbut, Peter T. Keith, Steven W. Berhow, Jon P. St. Germain
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Patent number: 10335153Abstract: Implantable therapeutic devices and methods for endovascular placement of devices at a target site, such an opening at a neck of an aneurysm, are disclosed. Selected embodiments of the present technology have closures that at least partially occlude the neck of an aneurysm to stabilize embolic or coagulative treatment of the aneurysm. In one embodiment, for example, an aneurysm closure device comprises a closure structure and a supplemental stabilizer. The closure structure can have a curved portion configured to extend along a first vessel, such as a side branch of a bifurcated vessel that extends along a lateral axis. The supplemental stabilizer extends from the closure structure along a longitudinal axis transverse to the lateral axis of the first vessel. The supplemental stabilizer is configured to exert an outward force against a second vessel, such as a parent vessel, that extends transversely to the first vessel.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: PULSAR VASCULAR, INC.Inventors: Gilbert Clarke, Brent Gerberding, Robert M. Abrams, Masoud Molaei
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Patent number: 10335154Abstract: An embolization device may include a fiber section having a plurality of polymeric electrospun fibers and, optionally, a contrast agent. An embolization device may further include a plurality of fiber sections, wherein each fiber section is separated by a linker. A method of deploying such an embolization device may include inserting the embolization device into a vessel. The method may further include applying an electrical current to one or more of the linkers, applying electrothermal heat to at least a portion of the device, or applying force to at least a portion of a delivery vehicle for the device. A method of manufacturing the device may include electrospinning a fiber section, and processing the fiber section by straining, twisting, heating, or shaping it.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: IkoNano Venture Partners, LLCInventors: Jed Johnson, Tyler Groehl, Devan Ohst
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Patent number: 10335155Abstract: Intravascular implant systems and methods of positioning and detaching implants are described. One such system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member in a position proximal to an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by an elongate member that is coupled to the implant. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the elongate member is released from the engagement member, and the implant is allowed to move away from the delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Scott Beckham, Christopher Charles Andrews
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Patent number: 10335156Abstract: An embolic coil configured with a self-adaptive floating diameter in a relaxed condition substantially assuming the shape of the inner surface of the vessel at the site of an embolization procedure. The embolic coil comprises a distal end having an anchoring loop for anchoring at the site, a proximal end with a loop for detaching from a gripper assembly adapted to deliver to the site, a primary framing coil formed of a plurality of primary omega curves extending between the proximate and distal ends, and a secondary filling coil arrangement formed from a plurality of secondary omega curves that follow the trajectory of the plurality of primary omega curves along the longitudinal length of the embolic coil between the proximate and distal ends. The embolic coil conforms to the diameter of the aneurysm sac enabling retractability and rapid disconnect detachment for such embolic coil advantageously requiring fewer embolic coils.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: NDI TIP TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETIInventors: Civan Islak, Sadik Semih Demiralp, Garth W. Boyd, Michael J. Kuske, Cam E. Habeger
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Patent number: 10335157Abstract: A surgical plastic clip with a hinged pair of opposed arms. A male locking pin on the free end of one arm is configured to penetrate tissue in its path when the male locking pin is urged towards a female aperture on the free end of second arm. A clamping side of one arm includes a wedge-shaped feature, and a clamping side of the second arm includes a V-shaped trough that conforms to the shape of the wedge shaped feature. Each clamping side includes non-slip protrusions such as non-slip protruding ribs. A clip applicator includes a pivoting jaw assembly that pivots at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Manoj B. Patel, David Albala
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Patent number: 10335158Abstract: A device for occluding a conduit includes first and second members, each with first and second ends. The second ends are connected by a hinge. The first ends interlock to close the device about the conduit. The members are shaped such that they can occlude the conduit without causing the development of damaged or necrotic tissue. If desired, a flexible cover can be provided and the first and second members can be disposed within the cover. If such a cover is used, it will contact the conduit in order to cushion the contact between the members and the conduit, minimize the tendency of the conduit to bleed, and increase traction relative to the conduit. The invention also includes methods for using the device to occlude a conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventors: Robert E. Michler, Albert N. Santilli
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Patent number: 10335159Abstract: A system for treating tissue includes a clip assembly including a pair of clip arms, each of the clip arms extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the proximal end of the clip arms connected to one another via a central member slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between a tissue receiving configuration and a closed configuration, a cartridge for encasing the clip assembly including a groove formed therein to accommodate the clip assembly and an opening extending thereinto in communication with a portion of the groove such that the groove is open to an exterior of the cartridge via the opening, and an applicator releasably connectable to the clip assembly to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations, a distal portion of the applicator insertable through the opening of the cartridge to be connected to the clip assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Syed Naveed, Joshin Sahadevan, Ramu Gangavenkatiah, Gnaneswar Bangaru, Manojkumar Rajanna, Roopesh Kumar
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Patent number: 10335160Abstract: A tourniquet belt including a first, second, third, fourth, and fifth elongate fabric member, belt fastener, and windlass. The second elongate fabric member having a stiffness greater than the stiffness of the first elongate fabric member and affixed to the first elongated fabric member along a tourniquet portion. The third elongate fabric member secured to the first elongate fabric forming a first pocket with an opening proximate the tourniquet portion. The fourth elongate fabric member secured to the first elongate fabric member forming a second pocket having an opening proximate the tourniquet portion. The fifth elongate fabric member carried within the first pocket, extending through the first and second pocket openings, across the tourniquet portion, and carried within the second pocket. The belt fastener secured to the first end of the first elongate fabric member. The windlass carried by the fifth elongate fabric member along the tourniquet portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ballistipax, LLCInventors: Jason Holloman, David Malis
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Patent number: 10335161Abstract: A hemostatic device is provided to stop bleeding at a puncture site on the wrist of a patient, the device comprising a transparent flexible band to be wrapped at the site where the bleeding is to be stopped, a curved frame having an inner peripheral side and possessing a first curved portion in its first half and a second curved portion in its second half, a first balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the first half of the curved frame and a second balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the second half of the curved frame. The bleeding from a first artery is stopped by compressing the first artery at the puncture site using inflation of the first balloon and the blood flow in the first artery is increased by compression of a second artery using inflation of the second balloon.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: VASOINNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Samir Bipin Pancholy, Nolan Rajendra Sardesai, Milind Padmakar Panse, Rajendra Gurudas Sardesai
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Patent number: 10335162Abstract: Patient-specific guides for a tibial tubercle osteotomy are provided. The guides include a guide body defining a portion with a bone-engaging surface that conforms as a negative surface to a corresponding surface of a specific patient's tibia, and a guide portion that guides a surgical instrument to a specific location on the specific patient's tibia, wherein the bone-engaging surface and guide portion are configured during a pre-operative planning stage. Methods for performing a tibial tubercle osteotomy with the patient-specific guides are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventor: William Maxson
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Patent number: 10335163Abstract: An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a polymer 4-in-2 cutting instrument having a number of metallic cutting guides secured thereto. An A/P femoral cutting block of the instrument is removably secured to the instrument's chamfer femoral cutting block.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Charles D. Christie, Duncan G. Young, Jon M. Edwards, Hasib Mohammed
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Patent number: 10335164Abstract: A patient-matched cutting block including a surface or point contact features adapted to at least partially conform to or reference a patient specific anatomy. The cutting block having guide slots configured for guiding the movement of cutting tools relative to the patient specific anatomy or features configured to mate to and guide standard cutting guides relative to patient specific anatomy in order to form plateau and eminence resections of the patient specific anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Brian W. McKinnon, David Timothy Mehl, Luke Andrew Gibson, Scott Kennedy Laster
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Patent number: 10335165Abstract: A bone punch includes a base body with a guide shaft (3), a handle (4) and a punching slide (8) supported adjustably along an upper guiding surface (13) of the guide shaft (3). An actuating lever (6) with an adjusting lever (65) interacts with the punching slide (8) for adjustment against a spring action of a restoring spring (46). In a distal end area (10), the punching slide (8) has a securing element (45), which extends between two side walls (25, 26) of the punching slide (8) on the guide shaft (3). The securing element (45) has two laterally protruding positive-locking elements (51, 52). Each side wall (25, 26) is provided with an inner, distally limited longitudinal groove (40, 41) running in the longitudinal direction (9) of the guide shaft (5). Each positive-locking element (51, 52) is longitudinally displaceably inserted into a respective one of the grooves (40, 41).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Christoph ZEPFInventor: Christoph Zepf
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Patent number: 10335166Abstract: A surgical bur including flutes and lands. Each of the flutes includes a cutting edge, rake surfaces and a clearance surface. The rake surfaces of one of the flutes are decoupled from each other. Each of the lands is disposed between a pair of the flutes.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: MEDTRONICS PS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: John W. Kulas, Donald E. Stearns
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Patent number: 10335167Abstract: A drill bit including a shaft which has a pyramidal shaped end defining a drill tip with a plurality of edges defining the pyramidal shape. One or more recesses are provided for directing away debris produced while drilling, the at least one recess having a first portion extending along the shaft and a second portion having a first portion extending along the shaft and a second portion which extends along the drill tip; wherein the. The second portion which extends along the drill tip. The second portion of the at least one recess extends along an edge of the drill tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: SURGIBIT IP HOLDINGS PTY LIMITEDInventor: Liam Patrick Ellis
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Patent number: 10335168Abstract: Cutting instruments and related methods are disclosed herein in which the diameter of the retrograde cutting blade can be adjusted to any of a plurality of diameter settings, allowing the same instrument to be used to form holes of different diameters. The limit diameter can be preset such that, during the cutting operation, the user need not be concerned with selecting the appropriate diameter, but rather can simply deploy the cutting blade until the preset limit is reached. Cutting instruments are also disclosed in which the retrograde cutting blade is distinct from the forward drilling tip and protected within a cavity formed in the body of the instrument when not in use, as are instruments in which the user is given visual and/or tactile feedback to confirm desired positioning of the cutting blade.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÀRLInventors: José E. Lizardi, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Michael S. Varieur, Dean C. Taylor
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Patent number: 10335169Abstract: An orthopedic driver includes a drivetrain having a driven end and a second end opposite the driven end, the drivetrain defining a first axis; an instrument connector rotatably coupled to the second end of the drivetrain and defining a second axis angled relative to the first axis; an angling bushing associated with the instrument connector; and a housing having a straight portion covering at least a portion of the drivetrain and an angled portion connected to the straight portion, the angled portion interacting with the angling bushing to hold the instrument connector angled relative to the drivetrain.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Alton Phillips, John Conley
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Patent number: 10335170Abstract: A bone cutter for use within the intramedullary canal is described. The bone cutter comprises a frusto-conical cutting head that extends to a barrel portion for attachment to a drive shaft. The cutting head comprises a plurality of spaced apart blades having a tissue cutting edge that extends radially from the exterior surface of the cutting head. The plurality of blades are arranged at prescribed angular relationships that are designed to increase cutting efficiency and debris removal, thereby reducing reactive torque, axial loading, and head pressure during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: VIANT AS&O HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Gary C. Victor, Kari Ann Sausen, Curtis J. Schwartzkopf
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Patent number: 10335171Abstract: A bone void filling prosthesis, which includes a body and a plurality of legs. The body includes an aperture extending therethrough. The plurality of legs are each connected to the body. Each of the plurality of legs includes at least one selectively removable portion for adjusting a length of each of the plurality of legs.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Carlos E. Collazo, Damon J. Servidio
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Patent number: 10335172Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preparing at least a hemispherical surface with a desired dimension have been disclosed. The method includes at least two steps: a primary cutting mode for mostly reaming a lower portion of the target site, which enveloped area from the pole to intermediate latitude and a finishing cutting mode for reaming either an upper portion or an entire area of the site by less number of times of rotation, respectively. The intermediate latitude locates between the pole and the equator of hemisphere.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventors: Ping Xie, Xue Li
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Patent number: 10335173Abstract: A stylet for re-entry into a vessel includes an elongate body including a proximal portion, a middle curved portion, a pointed distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the proximal portion, the middle curved portion, and the pointed distal end. The proximal portion and the middle curved portion have substantially circular cross-sections. The middle curved portion has a pre-shaped curve along the longitudinal axis configured to match a curve of an occlusion-crossing device. The pointed distal end has an s-curve along the longitudinal axis and a flattened portion along the longitudinal axis, the flattened portion having a substantially oblong cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Avinger, Inc.Inventors: John B. Simpson, Myra L. Fabro, Eduardo Sucgang, Priyanshu Gupta, Theodore W. Ketai
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Patent number: 10335174Abstract: This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for re-entering the true lumen of a vessel. The re-entry catheters employ deflectable struts to stabilize and support the distal tip in a subintimal location while a passageway back into the true lumen is formed. Re-entry to the true lumen can be effected with a cutting element or with a conventional guidewire.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: CARDINAL HEALTH SWITZERLAND 515 GMBHInventor: Matthew Wilkinson
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Patent number: 10335175Abstract: Disclosed is a lithagogue equipment in vitro, comprising a vibrating bed (10) and a control device (20) located externally, wherein said vibrating bed (10) includes a primary oscillator (111) located above a bed body (102) and connected therewith via an adjustable mechanical arm (108) and a sub oscillator (107) protruding from an upper surface of the bed body (120), wherein said control device (20) is used for controlling the vibration of the primary oscillator (111) and the sub oscillator (107) and the movement of the bed body (102). Said control device (20) and said vibrating bed (10) are separated from each other, and a display (201) is arranged on the control device (20). Accordingly, medical personnel are able to timely adjust the vibrating bed (10), the primary oscillator (111) and the sub vibrator (107) based on the calculus condition displayed via the display (201), greatly improving the operational efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Zhengzhou Fujianda Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fujian Cao, Changbao Xu, Zhiqiang Chen, Guohua Zeng
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Patent number: 10335176Abstract: A medical device includes a lever with an applied force position, a load position, and a fulcrum position. A first cable extends from the applied force position of the lever to a first capstan, the first cable wrapping around the first capstan. A second cable extends from the applied force position of the lever to a second capstan, the second cable wrapping around the second capstan. A rod couples the load position of the lever and a surgical end effector. The first and second capstans may be fixed to an axle. The axle may receive a rotational input from a rotary actuator. A hand wheel may be coupled to the axle. There may be a spring between a support structure and the lever to bias the lever to rotate about the fulcrum position of the lever.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: S. Christopher Anderson, Thomas G. Cooper
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Patent number: 10335177Abstract: A medical instrument includes a snake wrist structure further including: a first joint disk having a first rim having a first tooth slot and a first toothed gear with the first tooth slot opposite the first toothed gear along the first rim; and a first strut having a first slot bearing and a first hole bearing connected by a first connection strut with the first slot bearing in the first tooth slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventor: John Ryan Steger
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Patent number: 10335178Abstract: A surgical grasping instrument is provided which includes a body portion having an elongate tubular member extending from the body portion and a jaw assembly movably mounted on a distal end of the elongate tubular member. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws having arcuate grasping portions for securely grasping a circular surgical stapler anvil shaft. The jaw assembly is mounted on a movable head portion which is movable relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular member to rotate and articulate the jaw assembly relative to the longitudinal axis to manipulate the anvil within the body of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Eric Taylor, Thomas Hessler, Lou Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10335179Abstract: Methods and devices are provided having a locking mechanism configured to selectively prevent actuation of the surgical device, e.g., opening and closing of jaws at a distal end of the device, moving a cutting element of the device, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a device is provided having a closure lever actuator that can move between an open position and an actuated position, thereby opening and closing, respectively, jaws at the distal end of the device. In addition, the device can include a knife trigger that is configured to move a cutting element through the jaws. The device can further include a knife lockout feature that can prevent actuation of the knife trigger until the closure lever is in the actuated position.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: David J. Cagle, David K. Norvell
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Patent number: 10335180Abstract: Surgical devices and methods are described herein that provide improved motor control and feedback, thereby combining advantages of manually-operated and powered surgical devices. In one embodiment, a surgical device includes a proximal handle portion that includes a motor, a distal end effector coupled to the handle portion, and a cutting element configured to cut tissue engaged by the end effector, wherein the motor is configured to supply power that moves the cutting element. The device also includes a motor control mechanism configured to cause the amount of the power to dynamically change in response to a manual user input when the cutting element is moving.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Eric N. Johnson, Kevin L. Houser, David C. Yates, Rudolph H. Nobis, Chad P. Boudreaux, Gregory A. Trees, Geoffrey S. Strobl, Gavin M. Monson
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Patent number: 10335181Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a transducer assembly having a distal engagement member and configured to supply ultrasonic energy. A waveguide defines a longitudinal axis and has a proximal engagement member configured to threadingly engage the distal engagement member. The waveguide is configured to transmit the ultrasonic energy therealong to a distal end thereof for treating tissue. A torque member is coupled to the transducer assembly and is disposed about the longitudinal axis. The torque member is selectively rotatable about the longitudinal axis and relative to the waveguide to threadingly engage the transducer assembly and the waveguide to one another. The torque member includes a plurality of fingers pivotably coupled thereto and movable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, each finger extends substantially perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis to define a moment arm that facilitates the engagement of the transducer assembly and the waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Robert B. Stoddard, James S. Cunningham, William J. Dickhans, Russell D. Hempstead, John J. Kappus, Duane E. Kerr, Eric R. Larson, William H. Nau, Jr., Anthony B. Ross
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Patent number: 10335182Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to articulatable surgical instruments and surgical systems comprising articulatable surgical instruments. Some embodiments comprise an end effector to treat tissue, where the end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade. A hollow shaft may extend proximally from the end effector along a longitudinal axis. A waveguide may extend through the hollow shaft and may be acoustically coupled to the ultrasonic blade. The waveguide may comprise a distally positioned flange positioned within the hollow shaft proximally from the ultrasonic blade and may be held stationary at a first pivot point positioned within the hollow shaft proximally from the flange. A reciprocatable wedge may be configured to interact with the flange to cause the ultrasonic blade to pivot about the first pivot point in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Foster B. Stulen, Zhifan F. Huang, Patrick A. Weizman, Steven P. Smolik, Carl J. Draginoff, Jr.
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Patent number: 10335183Abstract: A control system for a surgical robot is disclosed. The control system includes a controller, a sensor, a feedback device, a first socket, and a stand-alone input device. The handheld user interface may control a function of a robotic surgical system and is coupled to the sensor and the controller. The sensor is coupled to the controller. The feedback device is coupled to the controller and is configured to provide feedback associated with the robotic surgical system to a user. The controller is communicatively coupleable to the robotic surgical system and is configured to send robot control signals to the robotic surgical system, to receive feedback signals from the robotic surgical system, and to send feedback control signals to the feedback device to control the feedback provided to the user. The controller is configured to couple to a stand-alone input device through the first socket.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Barry C. Worrell, Geoffrey S. Strobl, Gregory A. Trees, Jonathan T. Batross, Nicholas G. Molitor, Kristen T. Shoger, David K. Norvell, Michael J. Andreyko, Gregory W. Johnson, Shawn C. Snyder
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Patent number: 10335184Abstract: In some embodiments, a debridement tool may include a housing, a reduced-pressure lumen, a debridement head, an impeller, and a drive system. The debridement head may be moveable relative to the housing. The impeller may be positioned in fluid communication with the reduced-pressure lumen and be moveable relative to the housing by operation of reduced pressure being applied to the impeller. The drive system may be coupled between the impeller and the debridement head and be configured to impart movement from the impeller to the debridement head.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Brian Locke
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Patent number: 10335185Abstract: Disclosed is a snare instrument with a shaft area, a snare structure in a snaring area distally adjoining the shaft area, and a plurality of noose wires. The snare structure can be pulled closed, from an opened position with distally open snare, and has a plurality of flexible bending tubes which extend distally forwards and radially outwards in a radiating shape to form the snare, and of which the distal ends can be moved radially inwards towards each other so as to pull the snare structure closed. Each noose wire extends with a first base portion from the shaft area loosely through one of the bending tubes as far as the distal end thereof, from there with a noose arch to the distal end of the same or another bending tube, and from there with a second base portion loosely through the latter back to the shaft area. At least one of the noose wire base portions extends through each bending tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventor: Bernhard Uihlein
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Patent number: 10335186Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a clot in the blood vessel of a patient, and particularly the treatment of a pulmonary embolism is disclosed. The treatment includes restoring flow through the clot followed by clot removal, either partially or substantially completely. The clot treatment device is expandable into the blood vessel and may contain radial extensions that assist in restoring flow as well as in removing clot material.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Rosenbluth, Brian J. Cox, Paul Lubock
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Patent number: 10335187Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the vessel. The abrasive elements can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that fully or partially spirals around the drive shaft. In some embodiments, a distal stability element with a center of mass aligned with the longitudinal axis is fixedly mounted to the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.Inventors: Albert Selden Benjamin, Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Charles Anthony Plowe, Paul Joseph Robinson
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Patent number: 10335188Abstract: Drive shafts having helical blades and methods of making are disclosed. In one method a helical auger blade is formed by twisting or sculpting a heated polymer tube which has been placed over a cylindrical drive shaft. In another method a drive shaft is placed within a helical winding and heat is applied to melt polymer which has been coated over one or both of the drive shaft and helical winding.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jenny Zeroni, Cory David Sills, Victoria Schuman, Marc D. Knutson, Bryan Matthew Ladd, Benjamin Robert Fruland, Lucas Schneider, Alexander J. Rice