Patents Issued in December 10, 2019
  • Patent number: 10499910
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for surgically joining a tissue includes a handle assembly, an elongate portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a pair of opposed jaw members, and a tissue stop. The tissue stop is mechanically engaged with a first jaw member and is configured to retain the tissue between the jaw members. The tissue stop is movable between a first position, where a stopping portion of the tissue stop is disposed between a tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member and a tissue-contacting surface of the second jaw member, and a second position, where the stopping portion is between the tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member and a lower surface of the first jaw member. A portion of the tissue stop is made of stamped metal section and a portion of the tissue stop is made of an overmolded plastic section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: David Farascioni
  • Patent number: 10499911
    Abstract: A surgical stapler is described herein which includes a shaft portion and a tool assembly supported on a distal end of the shaft portion. The too assembly includes an anvil and a cartridge body which rotatably supports a plurality of staples within notches. At least one firing cam is provided to sequentially to engage and rotate each of the staples to fire the staples from the cartridge body. In embodiments, the cartridge body includes two spaced legs which support two linear rows of staples. Each of the spaced legs of the cartridge body is supported within one of a first and a second cartridge channel. The cartridge channels are fixed to opposite sides of a pivot member which is pivotally supported at a distal end of the shaft portion between the shaft portion and the tool assembly such that translation of the first and second cartridge channels in opposite directions effects articulation of the tool assembly in relation to the shaft portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Stanislaw Kostrzewski
  • Patent number: 10499912
    Abstract: A surgical instrument and method of operating on a tissue includes a shaft assembly and an end effector. The end effector extends in a longitudinal direction from the shaft assembly and has a first jaw, a second jaw, and a deformable hydraulic member. The second jaw is movably mounted relative to the first jaw and is configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The first and second jaws are thus configured to have the tissue positioned therebetween in the closed configuration. The deformable hydraulic is configured to contain a fluid. With the fluid contained in the deformable hydraulic member, the deformable hydraulic member is configured to sever the tissue positioned between the first and second jaws in the closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Charles J. Scheib, Mark S. Zeiner, Michael J. Vendely
  • Patent number: 10499913
    Abstract: Tubular surgical constructs including adjunct material are provided. In general, a tubular construct can be configured to be applied to tissue of a patient. The tubular construct can be configured to be implantable and to be implanted within a tissue lumen. The tubular construct can be configured to radially expand and radially constrict. The tubular construct can have an adjunct material disposed thereon. The adjunct can have one or more medicants releasably retained therein. Each of the one or more medicants can be effective to provide a desired effect on tissue in a predetermined manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Vendely, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
  • Patent number: 10499914
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a stapling assembly is disclosed. The stapling assembly comprises, among other things, an anvil configured to deform staples. The anvil comprises a tissue-engaging surface and a pair of forming pockets defined in the tissue engaging surface, wherein the pair of forming pockets is configured to deform the legs of a staple. The forming pockets comprise, one, a proximal forming pocket comprising a forming surface, wherein the forming surface comprises an entry zone comprising a first radius of curvature and an exit zone comprising a second radius of curvature, wherein the first radius of curvature and the second radius of curvature comprise a ratio of 1.5:1 to 3:1, and wherein the first radius of curvature is between 8 times and 10 times larger the staple diameter and, two, a distal forming pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Zhifan F. Huang, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Gregory J. Bakos, Geoffrey C. Hueil
  • Patent number: 10499915
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus (stapler) is provided and is configured to couple to a reload. The reload includes a first jaw member releasably supporting a cartridge that includes a slide deflector that is movable from a first position to a second position. One or more lockout steps are provided on one of the first and second jaw members of the reload. A drive member includes a working end urged to move toward the lockout step. In the first position, the slide deflector is positioned to prevent engagement of the working end of the drive member with the lockout step, and in the second position the slide deflector is positioned to allow engagement of the working end with the lockout step to prevent further advancement of the working end. Distal translation of the working end causes the slide deflector to move from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Ernest Aranyi
  • Patent number: 10499916
    Abstract: A surgical loading unit (10) for use with a surgical handle assembly (1000) includes a handle mount (12) dimensioned for mounting to the handle assembly (1000), an outer member (56) extending from the handle mount (12), a staple cartridge assembly (16) mounted to the distal end of the outer member (56), and an anvil assembly (18) couplable relative to the staple cartridge assembly (16). A staple pusher (60) is at least partially disposed within the outer member (56) and operatively coupled to the staple cartridge assembly (16). The staple pusher (60) is adapted for longitudinal movement to eject staples from the staple cartridge assembly (16). An anvil approximator (94) is at least partially disposed within the outer member (56) and is operatively coupled to the anvil assembly (18). The anvil approximator (94) is adapted for movement between first and second positions corresponding to closed and open conditions of the anvil assembly (18) relative to the staple cartridge assembly (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Longsheng Cai, Xiliang Zhang, Zhaokai Wang
  • Patent number: 10499917
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, and a translating member. The first jaw includes an anvil, an upper elongated channel extending therethrough, and a first plurality of indicia positioned proximate to the first elongated channel. The second jaw includes a second elongated channel extending therethrough and a second plurality of indicia positioned proximate to the second elongated channel. The translating member is received within the first and second channels. The translating member is configured to slide distally along the first and second channels and engage a wedge sled for forming staples. The translating member includes a first indicator and a second indicator, wherein the first and second indicators in conjunction with the first and lower plurality of indicia are respectively configured to indicate one or both of staple usage or a cut position to an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Patent number: 10499918
    Abstract: A staple cartridge includes a plurality of staples and a deck defining a plurality of openings. Each opening of the plurality of openings is associated with a corresponding staple of the plurality of staples, such that each staple is configured to pass through a corresponding opening of the plurality of openings. The deck further includes a first mechanical coupling feature and a buttress assembly. The buttress assembly includes a buttress body and a second mechanical coupling feature. The second mechanical coupling feature is configured to engage the first mechanical coupling feature to releasably couple the buttress body to the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Emily A. Schellin, Trevor J. Barton, Prudence A. Turner, Michael J. Vendely, Mark S. Zeiner, Charles J. Scheib, Jason L. Harris, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Patent number: 10499919
    Abstract: A catheter system includes a proximal base having a distal diagonal end surface and a distal tip connected to the proximal base and movable relative to the proximal base, wherein the distal tip has a proximal diagonal end surface. The distal diagonal end surface and the proximal diagonal end surface contact opposing sides of a tissue portion to create the fistula. A peripheral edge defines the proximal distal end surface. A proximal point is disposed on the peripheral edge. The proximal point comprises a shortened angle and a fully radiused edge relative to a remaining portion of the peripheral edge and a relief recess is disposed on a distal end of the proximal base, both for the purpose of minimizing tissue snagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Avenu Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth Arnold Foerster
  • Patent number: 10499920
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medical anchor device and methods of use for providing an improved device for intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis. The anchor device includes a generally tubular graft having a flange disposed at one end thereof, where a portion of the graft extends through the flange. The flange includes a wire frame made of a resilient material and a thin membrane covering or overlaying the wire frame, where the wire frame is self-expanding when deployed within a lumen. The device may be deployed within the lumen at an anastomotic site without a need for sutures, staples, clips, or other mechanical attachment means that may cause further injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hall, Wayne Mower
  • Patent number: 10499921
    Abstract: A surgical fastening apparatus and associated method of use is disclosed. The surgical fastening apparatus includes a handle assembly, a central body portion extending from the handle assembly, and a distal head portion including an anvil head assembly. The anvil head assembly includes an anvil head defining an interior recess, an activator plate, a deformable member, and a securing member. The anvil center rod assembly defines a longitudinal axis and is pivotably connected to the anvil head assembly about a pivot axis. The anvil center rod assembly includes a configured to contact the anvil head assembly upon an actuation of the surgical fastening apparatus. Upon the actuation of the surgical fastening apparatus, the deformable member is configured to deform such that the activator plate is advanced distally into the interior recess to facilitate the anvil head pivoting about the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Justin Williams
  • Patent number: 10499922
    Abstract: A circular stapling device includes a reload and an elongate body or adaptor. The reload includes a staple pusher assembly, a knife carrier, and an annular knife supported on the knife carrier. The adaptor includes a pusher drive member and a knife carrier pusher having at least one resilient finger that is deformable inwardly towards the knife carrier into releasable engagement with the knife carrier to releasably couple the knife carrier to the knife carrier pusher. In a pre-fired state, the pusher is positioned to retain the resilient finger in the deformed state to prevent separation of the knife carrier pusher and the knife carrier. After the stapling device is fired and the knife carrier is advanced and subsequently retracted, the resilient finger of the knife carrier pusher is positioned to flex outwardly from the deformed state to automatically uncouple the knife carrier pusher from the knife carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Anthony Sgroi, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10499923
    Abstract: Veins and other blood vessels may be reshaped by introducing an implant through the vessel walls with anchors positioned on opposite sides of the wall. The anchors typically include an elongate body having coils or other anchors formed therein. The implants may be delivered percutaneously using a cannula which can hold the anchor externally or internally. The methods and devices are useful in treating a dorsal vein to reduce blood flow in patients suffering from erectile dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Sano V Pte Ltd
    Inventors: Eitan Konstantino, Gary Binyamin, Steven Wiesner, Li Min Koh
  • Patent number: 10499924
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for inverting and closing a left atrial appendage. Certain methods include the steps of inverting a distal portion of a left atrial appendage and constraining the inverted portion using at least a snare device configured to be fit around the inverted portion of the left atrial appendage and closed, so that the inverted portion is securely circumscribed and closed. Devices and systems related to such methods are also described and include a catheter system comprising a vacuum tube and a snare slidably disposed within a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: CVDevices, LLC
    Inventor: Ghassan S. Kassab
  • Patent number: 10499925
    Abstract: Devices for the occlusion of body cavities, such as the embolization of vascular aneurysms and the like, and methods for making and using such devices. The devices may be comprised of novel expansile materials, novel infrastructure design, or both. The devices provided are very flexible and enable deployment with reduced or no damage to bodily tissues, conduits, cavities, etceteras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Cruise, Michael Constant, Terrance Tran, Joseph Gulachenski
  • Patent number: 10499926
    Abstract: A device for retarding birth including an upper ring for surrounding a cervix, an anchoring component for anchoring the device, and an elastic component for attaching the upper ring to the anchoring component, wherein the elastic component pushes the upper ring and the anchoring component apart. A device for retarding birth including a sleeve for surrounding a cervix along a greater portion of a length of the cervix, a support strip on the sleeve directed along an axis of the sleeve, and a ring at least partially around the sleeve, in which when a top of the sleeve is pushed to expand radially, the support strip pivots on the ring, such that an end of the support strip near the top of the sleeve moves radially outward, and an end of the support strip near the bottom of the sleeve moves radially inward. Related apparatus and methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: Tel HaShomer Medical Research Infrastructure and Services Ltd., The Trendlines Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham Tsur, Sharon Farber, Roy Mashiach, Yosef Hazan, David Shashar, Avshalom Shenhav
  • Patent number: 10499927
    Abstract: An implantable closure structure is delivered using minimally invasive techniques, and inhibits the migration of liquid and particulate matter from inside a physiological cavity or opening, such as an aneurysm or a septal defect, as well as inhibiting the flow of liquid and particulate matter, such as from an associated blood vessel or chamber, into the physiological cavity or opening. The device has a closure structure that covers the neck or opening of a cavity and has one or more anchoring structures for supporting and retaining the closure structure in place across the cavity or opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: PULSAR VASCULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Eskridge, Gilbert Clarke, Matthew Pease, Gregory Martin Mast, John Conrad Muskivitch
  • Patent number: 10499928
    Abstract: A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: TBI INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Smith, Kevin John Vititoe, Jamison Joseph Float, Chad Michael Leeder
  • Patent number: 10499929
    Abstract: Presently disclosed reamer devices include a longitudinally-extending slot formed through a cutter head portion and a portion of a shaft, thereby allowing engagement of the reamer device with a guide pin inserted into a patient's glenoid by passing the guide pin through the slot and into an interior cannula track extending longitudinally through the interior of the shaft and cutter head portion. Presently disclosed reamer devices may be configured to engage the guide pin when the cutter head portion is positioned at a location medial to the patient's humeral head. Presently disclosed systems include such reamer devices and a guide pin, such as a dual diameter guide pin having an enlarged portion and a smaller portion. Dual diameter guide pins may interact with the interior cannula track of the shaft of the reamer device to serve as a depth limit for advancement of the reamer device along the guide pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Roger C. Sohn
  • Patent number: 10499930
    Abstract: Embodiments of a bony structure tap with a plurality of landmarks. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Jason Yim
  • Patent number: 10499931
    Abstract: A spherical reamer comprises a cutting element having a support member and at least one circumference cutting member built on it. The cutting member can be characterized by edge configuration, geometric parameters or further by positional parameters, respectively. All variations of the parameters above lead various types of the cutting elements and methods of including self- assembling and/or “One Size Cutting Element for Assembling Several Size of Reamers” in order to assembling either reusable or disposable reamer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ping Xie, Xue Li
  • Patent number: 10499932
    Abstract: A surgical device according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tube and a cutting blade movable between a first position in which the cutting blade is concealed inside the tube and a second position in which the cutting blade is exposed through a sidewall of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Koogle, Jr., Zachary A. Ingwer, Michael E. Eggert
  • Patent number: 10499933
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for implanting arthroplasty devices. Some embodiments include designs that allow for use of x-ray images as the only images used to fully and accurately preoperatively and intraoperatively size and align arthroplasty device components and prepare all necessary tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 10499934
    Abstract: A device and method for treating a patient with total or near total occlusion is provided. The device can be positioned in a blood vessel at a treatment site. An occlusion at the treatment site is enlarged by a catheter. The catheter can be advanced over a guidewire into the occlusion. One or more of [a] compression or torsion applied to the guidewire or [b] compression or torsion applied to the catheter body expands or creates a path through the occlusion. The expansions or creation of the access path can be by cutting or abrading the occlusion or by a shoe-horn effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: XableCath Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes B. Dahm, Bart M. E. Segers
  • Patent number: 10499935
    Abstract: An embolectomy device comprised of an expansion unit and a support unit is disclosed. The expansion unit can be actuated in response to one or more external stimuli, and the support unit, located proximately to the expansion unit, provides a force to hold the expansion unit in place and to further induce the expansion unit's radial expansion. The radial expansion of the expansion unit causes the expansion unit to physically contact a blood clot, enabling the blood clot to be removed. In some embodiments, the expansion unit can be fabricated from a shape memory polymer foam. In some embodiments the support unit can be fabricated from any elastic material including, without limitation, shape memory alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Szafron, Duncan Maitland, Ward Small, IV, Patrick Buckley, Andrea D. Muschenborn
  • Patent number: 10499936
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical device. Systems and methods are provided for utilizing a laser to break a kidney stones into smaller fragments and/or dust, and removing particles, stone fragments and/or stone dust from a patient. The medical device may include a delivery device including a tube, and an elongate member having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the elongate member is configured to move axially relative to the tube and apply suction through the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Harrah, Christopher L. Oskin, Derrick Lenz, Arpita Banerjee, Sandesh Gavade, Abhijit Takale, Pavan Misra
  • Patent number: 10499937
    Abstract: Ablation device including a probe structure 10 having a proximal end 12 and a distal end 14. Probe structure 10 includes a tubular first catheter 16, a tubular second catheter 18 surrounding the first catheter and a tubular guide catheter extending within the first catheter 16. The first catheter 16 carries a cylindrical ultrasonic transducer 20 adjacent its distal end. The transducer 20 is connected to a source of electrical excitation. The ultrasonic waves emitted by the transducer are directed at the heart wall tissue. Once the tissue reaches the target temperature, the electrical excitation is turned on and off to maintain the tissue at the target temperature. Alternatively, the transducer 20 is subjected to continuous excitation at one power level and upon the tissue reaching the target temperature, the power level of the continuous excitation is switched to a second lower power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: ReCor Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Reinhard Warnking
  • Patent number: 10499938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extraction device (10) for extracting foreign bodies from a patient, comprising a flexible extractor (11), a stiffening device (12) and connection means (13) for connecting the flexible extractor (11) to said stiffening device (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Gerard Louis Florent Torchio, Cesare Scoffone, David Rigotto
  • Patent number: 10499939
    Abstract: A medical device configured to perform an endovascular therapy can include an elongate manipulation member and an intervention member. The elongate manipulation member can include a distal end portion. The intervention member can include a proximal end portion and a mesh. The proximal end portion can be coupled with the distal end portion of the elongate manipulation member. The mesh can have a plurality of cells in a tubular configuration and being compressible to a collapsed configuration for delivery to an endovascular treatment site through a catheter and being self-expandable from the collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. The mesh can include an anodic metal and a cathodic metal. The anodic metal and the cathodic metal can each form a fraction of a total surface area of the mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: James Davidson
  • Patent number: 10499940
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Zhengzhou Fujianda Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guohua Zeng, Fujian Cao, Changbao Xu, Zhiqiang Chen
  • Patent number: 10499941
    Abstract: This document provides devices and methods for repairing a prolapsing mitral valve leaflet using minimally invasive catheter based approaches. For example, percutaneous procedures that involve folding and securing a segment of a prolapsing leaflet onto or pulling and securing a segment of a prolapsing leaflet through part of the greater mitral valve leaflet are provided. In some cases, artificial chordae are installed to stabilize and maintain desired orientation of the leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: Rakesh M. Suri
  • Patent number: 10499942
    Abstract: An embodiment includes an apparatus for carpel tunnel syndrome surgery. The apparatus comprises: a shaft including a shaft proximal end, a shaft distal end, and a shaft long axis, wherein the shaft distal end comprises a raised edge; a linkage included within the shaft; a blade coupled to a distal end of the linkage; wherein (a)(i) an axis parallel to the shaft long axis intersects the raised edge but does not intersect the shaft, (a)(ii) the raised edge is curvilinear, (a)(iii) the raised edge includes a first lateral edge portion, a second lateral edge portion, and a middle edge portion between the first and second lateral edge portions; and (a)(iv) the first and second lateral edge portions are both proximal to the middle edge portion. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Ira Lown
  • Patent number: 10499943
    Abstract: A ring handled surgical instrument is disclosed which can act as a scissors, a blunt dissector and a gripper. The device is made from flexibly resilient, medical grade sheet material in which the handles are strong enough to withstand without flexion the closure forces imparted by the fingers of a clinician and yet allow the blades on the operative end of the scissors to remain flexibly springy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventors: Michael E Lasner, Jeffrey I Lasner
  • Patent number: 10499944
    Abstract: A thrombectomy system comprising an aspiration catheter having an aspiration lumen and a high pressure irrigation lumen, the aspiration catheter having a proximal end and a distal, and a control box fluidly connected to the aspiration catheter and configured to synchronously provide irrigation and vacuum through the aspiration catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Mallaby
  • Patent number: 10499945
    Abstract: A scraper is provided having at least a portion of a fastener thereon. A blade is removably attachable to the distal end of the scraper through this fastener. The blade includes a cutting edge extending beyond portions of the distal end so that the cutting edge of the blade can be used when the blade is attached to the scraper. One form of fastener includes a pin and a hole, both on the distal end of the scraper. The blade is provided with a yoke that engages the pin, and a stud which passes through the hole, so that the blade is secured to the distal end of the scraper. A container is also disclosed with a lower tray and cover tray configured to hold multiple scrapers therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Kenneth I. Light
  • Patent number: 10499946
    Abstract: This document describes rotational atherectomy devices and systems for removing or reducing stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating an abrasive element within the vessel to partially or completely remove the stenotic lesion material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Robinson, Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Charles Anthony Plowe, Albert Selden Benjamin
  • Patent number: 10499947
    Abstract: A catheter which includes a cutting element having one or more raised elements is provided. The cutting element has a cup-shaped surface at the distal end that may be smooth and continuous except for the raised elements. The raised elements have a surface that tends to direct cut particles of material towards one or more of the axis of rotation of the cutting element, the catheter axis, or a particle collection chamber. In further aspects of the invention, a cutting element oscillates in a direction roughly parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Zhiyong Zhang, Hussain S. Rangwala, Robert Wayne VanPelt, Jr., Ethan Andrew Guggenheimer, William Joseph Whealon, John Robert Moberg
  • Patent number: 10499948
    Abstract: Two part laparoscopic tools and surgical methods using such tools are presented. The tools and methods enable use of multiple surgical tools each having wide tool heads to be used in a body cavity using a single wide trocar and one or more narrow incisions, thereby reducing surgical risk and enhancing patient comfort and shortening recovery time. Additional instruments for facilitating laparoscopic surgery are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Igor Igov
  • Patent number: 10499949
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen, an inner lumen, and an attaching device. In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani
  • Patent number: 10499950
    Abstract: The present invention provides two types of a line-shaped paw-type patella external fixator, comprising A type: two ends of a line-shaped main girder are respectively provided with pressure regulating fixing parts, an arc auxiliary girder is arranged below the line-shaped main girder, and two ends of the arc auxiliary girder are respectively provided with one auxiliary fastener and fixing needles; B type: one end of B type is the same with that of the A type, a b-shaped fixing part is provided below a q-shaped fixing part on the other end, a fixing needle is provided below the b-shaped fixing part, an auxiliary fastener is provided in the middle of the line-shaped main girder, and a splayed needle seat and an auxiliary fixing needle are arranged on both sides. The fixator has advantages of easy installation, wide adjustment range and minimal damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Chengji Hu
  • Patent number: 10499951
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10499952
    Abstract: Systems and methods for percutaneously installing a vertebral stabilization system. A first anchor is positionable within a body of a patient through a first percutaneous opening and a second anchor is positionable within a body of a patient through a second percutaneous opening. A stabilization member is positionable within the body of a patient through the first percutaneous opening to engage and connect the first and second anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee, Edward Karpowicz
  • Patent number: 10499953
    Abstract: Device for fixing a bony structure to a support member, the device comprising a first connecting member which comprises: a main body provided with a first passage configured for receiving the support member, and with a first opening configured for passing a flexible member therethrough; and a rod fixed to and/or monobloc with the main body and protruding therefrom. The device further comprises a first flexible member passing through the first opening of the main body and extending beyond the main body for attachment to the bony structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine
    Inventor: Georges Legallois
  • Patent number: 10499954
    Abstract: A bone anchor is provided for connecting a rod to a bone structure, the bone anchor having a rod housing configured to accommodate the rod; a cavity distal to the rod housing dimensioned to accommodate the bone structure; and a deployable purchase element capable of assuming a deployed position in which the purchase element protrudes into the cavity, and capable of assuming a non-deployed position in which the purchase element does not substantially protrude into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Unger, Robert German, Nicholas Didier
  • Patent number: 10499955
    Abstract: An anchoring system implantable in bone. The anchoring system includes a screw having a screw head, a screw shaft, a plurality of interface elements, each adjacent pair of the interface elements has an interface by-pass channel disposed therebetween, a boring ring that includes cutting teeth and a ring by-pass channel, and a coupling assembly that is adjustable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt Faulhaber
  • Patent number: 10499956
    Abstract: An implantable body for a posterior stabilization system includes a lateral end, a medial end, an inwardly facing surface configured to abut against a lamina when the body is implanted along a vertebra. A lateral bone outrigger extends from the inwardly facing surface and may include a bone-abutting surface along a medial portion disposed to abut against a lateral mass of the vertebra when the body is implanted along a vertebra. The lateral bone outrigger may have a first height. A penetrating feature extends from the inwardly facing surface between the bone-engaging portion of the inwardly facing surface and the lateral bone outrigger. The penetrating feature may have a second height less than the first height. A fastener bore extends through the body at an angle toward the lateral bone outrigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Rebecca Elizabeth Stachniak
  • Patent number: 10499957
    Abstract: A polyaxial pedicle screw includes a housing, a bone screw member, and an anvil. The bone screw member includes a head and a threaded shaft extending from the head. The head is selectively securable within the housing. The anvil is positionable within the housing adjacent to the head of the bone screw member when the anvil and the head of the bone screw member are positioned within the housing. The anvil may define one or more grooves in an outer surface of the anvil. The groove defines a flap that is flexibly attached to the anvil to enable the anvil to flex an amount sufficient to maintain the head of the bone screw in constant contact with the anvil when the bone screw member is moved relative to the anvil. A rod reducer may be secured to the polyaxial pedicle screw to secure a spinal rod within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Jones, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, Larry McClintock, Kevin Strauss, John Carbone
  • Patent number: 10499958
    Abstract: A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper portion, a receiver member or head, a retaining and articulating structure, and a pressure insert disposed between the shank upper portion and a rod. The receiver has a U-shaped cradle defining a channel for receiving a spinal fixation rod and a receiver cavity. The retaining and articulating structure attaches to the shank and rotates with the shank in the cavity during positioning. The pressure insert presses upon the shank upper portion and not the retaining and articulating structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10499959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a handling instrument for connecting to a bone anchor, comprising a first outer and a second inner sleeve-shaped housing part with a respective longitudinal direction, a first housing part internal thread which extends in the respective longitudinal direction, and a second housing part external thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: SILONY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Frank Heuer, Ralf Riesinger, Timo Ohnmacht