Patents Issued in December 2, 2021
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Publication number: 20210369264Abstract: A surgical suturing device has a guide tip defining cuff receiving and tissue bite areas. The guide tip has at least one needle guide configured to guide at least one needle through the cuff receiving area and the tissue bite area. Another surgical suturing device has a guide tip defining cuff receiving and tissue bite areas. The guide tip has at least one pair of needle guides configured to guide both the needles of at least one pair of needles through the cuff receiving area and the tissue bite area. The guide tip also has at least one pair of ferrule receiving apertures. The cuff receiving area and the tissue bite area are oriented to avoid cross-over of a suture passed by the at least one pair of needles through tissue in the tissue bite area and a replacement anatomical device sewing cuff in the cuff receiving area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Publication number: 20210369265Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Publication number: 20210369266Abstract: An anchor guide includes an elongate shaft, an atraumatic tip, a channel defined at least in part by the elongate shaft and configured to retain a suture associated with an anchor, and a spacing feature configured to provide a spacing distance between the channel and a device disposed in physical contact with the spacing feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Jackie P. Lau
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Publication number: 20210369267Abstract: A suturing system including apparatus and methods for disposing stitches in a substrate comprising a thread carrier which inserts a thread in the substrate at a first location and withdraws the thread from the substrate at a second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Cypris Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Keith Taylor, Amanda Kay Woodcock, Adam David Hensel
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Publication number: 20210369268Abstract: A wound closure assembly includes an insertion tool having a proximal end and a distal section, such as a curved distal section, having a penetrating tip and first and second notches that are formed on opposite sides of the distal section. The assembly includes a tissue anchor having a hollow body and an insertion tool channel extending through the hollow body. First and second spaced tips project distally from the distal end of the hollow body and oppose one another on opposite sides of the insertion tool channel. The distal section of the insertion tool is inserted into the insertion tool channel of the tissue anchor so that the penetrating tip is distal to the first and second spaced tips, with the first and second spaced tips nested within the first and second notches for generating a releasable interference fit between the tissue anchor and the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Lucas Heldman, Michael Hoffman
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Publication number: 20210369269Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a cord that is flexible and elongated defining a length. The cord may include a core having a porous surface and a porosity-reducing element on at least a portion of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Tiffany Gemetta, Rachel Radspinner, Elena Ten, Franklin C. Wetherell
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Publication number: 20210369270Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a first half having a first elongate member and a surface with staple forming pockets. The stapler also includes a second half for releasably coupling with the first half and including a second elongate member having a distal portion for deploying staples. The elongate members are pivotable relative to each other about a pivot axis when the halves are releasably coupled. The stapler further includes a latching member for selectively clamping the halves in a clamped state. The stapler also includes a detent member extending laterally from one of the halves toward the other. The stapler further includes a shoulder member positioned on the other of the halves and configured to selectively engage the detent member in response to rotation of the first elongate member away from the second elongate member to an open state in which the elongate members assume a maximum angular orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Brian D. Schings
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Publication number: 20210369271Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a first stapler half including an anvil surface having a plurality of staple forming pockets, and a second stapler half configured to releasably couple with the first stapler half. The second stapler half is operable to deploy staples toward the anvil surface. The stapler also includes a projection positioned on one of the stapler halves and extending laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of the stapler. The stapler halves are configured to pivot relative to each other about the projection. The stapler further includes a locking member positioned on the other of the stapler halves. The locking member is configured to translate along the longitudinal axis of the stapler between a locked state in which the locking member selectively captures the projection and an unlocked state in which the locking member selectively releases the projection. The locking member is biased proximally toward the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Brian D. Schings, Jason D. Jones, Andrew C. Deck, Ryan J. Laurent, Bradley A. Arnold, Andréas N. Ward
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Publication number: 20210369272Abstract: An apparatus includes a first portion having a handle and a jaw, a second portion having a handle and a jaw, a latching member, and a proximal coupling assembly. The second portion may selectively pivot about a proximal location relative to the first portion. The latching member drives the first jaw and the second jaw toward a fully closed configuration. The first jaw and second jaw may clamp, cut, and staple tissue between the jaws. The proximal coupling selectively attaches the first portion with the second portion. The proximal coupling includes a pivot body and a coupling body. The pivot body is pivotally attached to the first portion at the proximal location. The coupling body, which is associated with the second portion, engages the pivot body at a location distal to the proximal location to selectively attach the first portion with the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Brian D. Schings
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Publication number: 20210369273Abstract: A surgical cutting and fastening instrument comprises an end effector, a shaft connected to the end effector, and a handle connected to the shaft. The handle comprises an electric, DC motor connected to a drive train for powering the drive train and a plurality of series-connected DC power source connected to the motor for supplying electrical power to the motor. The handle also comprises a power source selection switch for connecting, when in a first state, all of the DC power sources to the motor, and, when in a second state, a subset of the DC power sources to the motor. Also disclosed are means for actuating a RF electrode in the end effector and means for indicating actuation of the RF electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: David C. Yates, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Publication number: 20210369274Abstract: A cartridge assembly includes a cartridge channel, a support plate, a staple cartridge supported within the support plate and the cartridge channel, and compression members. The compression members are supported on support flanges of the support plate between the staple cartridge and the cartridge channel to facilitate movement of the staple cartridge in relation to the cartridge channel to accommodate tissue of different thicknesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Stanislaw Kostrzewski
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Publication number: 20210369275Abstract: Surgical stapling devices have a metal coating on an anvil jaw member of the surgical stapling device, on a surface of staple pockets of a staple cartridge of the surgical stapling device, or any combination thereof. When the surgical stapling device is fired, the metal is transferred from the metal coating on the anvil jaw member, the staple pockets of the staple cartridge, etc., onto the staple. The resulting metal coating on the staple enhances healing of the tissue to which the staple is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Olesea Diaz-Chiosa
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Publication number: 20210369276Abstract: Novel compositions and systems for closure of wounds are disclosed. The compositions provide devices of improved flexibility and elasticity and are readily applied to wound sites or over wound closure devices. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such compositions. The catalyst provides for rapid curing on topical surfaces such as skin and bonds to such surfaces in about 2-5 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Duan Li Ou, Robert Rousseau, Leo B. Kriksunov, Julian Quintero
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Publication number: 20210369277Abstract: Devices and methods for deploying self-cinching surgical clips. A device can access at least two layers of tissue or material from only one side of the tissue or material and puncture through the two layers of tissue or material. The various configurations of clips disclosed herein can be made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol, and have a constrained and a relaxed state, and no sharp edges or tips so as to reduce tissue irritation following deployment. The clip can be disposed within the housing of the delivery device and held in a constrained state until deployment wherein the clip assumes its relaxed state, where the ends of the clip can be brought into close approximation, thereby securing the layers of tissue or material together.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Brian S. Conklin, James A. Davidson, Ralph Schneider
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Publication number: 20210369278Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a shaft, and a stapling head assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body. The stapling head assembly is positioned at a distal end of the shaft. The stapling head assembly includes a staple driver member and a knife member. The staple driver member is configured to drive a plurality of staples into tissue. The knife member is configured to cut through the tissue. The knife member includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a cylindrical body extending between the proximal and distal ends. The cylindrical body includes at least one coupling feature that operatively couples the knife member with the staple driver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: John S. Kimsey, Vijay K. Sakhare
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Publication number: 20210369279Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a shaft, and a stapling head assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body and includes a coupling feature. The coupling feature includes threading or at least one barb. The stapling head assembly is configured to cut and staple tissue. The stapling head assembly is positioned at a distal end of the shaft. The stapling head assembly includes a knife member and a body member. The knife member includes a circular cutting edge configured to cut through tissue. The body member is configured to house the knife member. The body member includes a coupling feature that is configured to mechanically couple with the coupling feature of the shaft. The coupling feature of the body member includes threading or at least one barb.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: John S. Kimsey, Shane R. Adams, Vijay K. Sakhare
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Publication number: 20210369280Abstract: A surgical device for enabling gastrointestinal anastomosis using one or more tissue couplers, the device comprising a first working element and a second working element, the first working element being displace ably arranged with respect to the second working element so that at least a first relative stand and a second relative stand between the first working element and a second working element are provided, wherein in the first relative stand a coupling space is provided between the first working element and the second working element, for receiving a first tissue portion and a second tissue portion for coupling, wherein in the second stand the first working element cooperates with the second working element for depositing one or more couplers in the said coupling space, for achieving said coupling along a coupling region, wherein the first working element and/or the second working element comprise one or more first couplers and one or more second couplers, wherein the one or more first couplers define a tType: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Frederik Jan Theodoor VAN OOSTEROM, Alexander Petrus Jacobus HOUDIJK
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Publication number: 20210369281Abstract: A bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions, a bight portion having a flexible hinge, a fastener portion, and an engagement portion for retaining the clamp in a closed position to partition the stomach. A method for installing may include creating an opening in a patient's abdominal cavity to access the stomach, removing tissue connected to the stomach adjacent areas the clamp is to be positioned, positioning the clamp in an open position wherein first ends of the first and second elongated portions are open relative to one another, inserting the clamp into the abdominal cavity in the open position and the first and second elongated portions of the clamp separately pass through the opening in the abdominal cavity, positioning the first and second elongated portions adjacent first and second sides of the stomach, and closing the clamp to partition the stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Advanced Bariatric Technology, LLCInventors: JesĂºs R. Armenteros, C. Kenneth French, Moises Jacobs
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Publication number: 20210369282Abstract: A surgical ligation clip capable of remote deployment through a cannula to engage an anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Michael S. Rosenberg, Timothy J. Claude
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Publication number: 20210369283Abstract: A device for implantation in a left atrial appendage of the heart comprises docking station comprising a radially expansible element that is adjustable between a contracted orientation suitable for transluminal delivery and a deployed orientation configured to anchor within the left atrial appendage and fluidically isolate the left atrial appendage from the left atrium, the docking station also includes a recessed socket accessible from the left atrium through an opening, and a closure coving the opening. A modular active element is configured for detachable engagement within the recessed socket of the docking station. The modular active element comprises a treatment element configured to electrically stimulate heart tissue, thermally stimulate heart tissue, electroporate heart tissue, or deliver a substance into heart tissue or a chamber of the heart, or a sensing element configured to detect a parameter selected from temperature, pressure, electrical signal, heart rate, or respiratory rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Tony O'HALLORAN, John THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20210369284Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a method for occluding a left atrial appendage (LAA) and other cavities or openings within a body. Some embodiments of the method can include an implant configured to be deployed within the LAA or other cavity, configured to be expanded or moved against a wall portion of the LAA or other cavity, and configured to twist at least a portion of the LAA or other cavity when the implant is rotated. Thereafter, one or more securing elements, staples, sutures, or other fasteners can be implanted in the gathered tissue to hold the tissue in the gathered state, thereby occluding the opening of the LAA or other cavity. In some embodiments, the opening of the LAA or other cavity can be occluded by elongating or otherwise reshaping the opening using an implant device, and securing the opening in the occluded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Randall T. Lashinski, Joshua J. Dwork
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Publication number: 20210369285Abstract: A surgical tool system including a tool unit and a first battery and control module and a second battery and control module. The tool unit includes a power generating unit and a head for supporting an energy applicator. The first battery and control module is configured to releasably receive the tool unit. The first battery and control module having a first shape so that when the tool unit is attached to the first battery and control module, the tool unit and the first battery and control module have a pencil-grip configuration. The second battery and control module is also configured to releasably receive the tool unit. The second battery and control module having a second shape so that when the tool unit is attached to the second battery and control module, the tool unit and the second battery and control module have a pistol-shaped configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Krishnamurthy Belagali, William L. Hassler, JR., David E. Hershberger, Bill Hubbard, Michael James Irvine
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Publication number: 20210369286Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a saw, comprising a drive, a first blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by a surface of the first blade, a second blade configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to the plane in a direction opposite to that of the first blade, and wherein gearing is provided between the drive and the first and second blades to reduce the speed transmitted from the drive to the blades. A saw blade, a connection mechanism for connecting a blade to a saw and associated methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Azagen Mootien, Daniel Herzog
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Publication number: 20210369287Abstract: Bone deformity correction devices and methods of using such devices to correct bone deformities. The device can include an elongate body, an adjustable manipulation arm movably coupled to the elongate body, wherein the adjustable manipulation arm is configured to move axially and laterally, and a cutting guide removably attachable to the device elongate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, Graham Hamilton, David Kawalik
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Publication number: 20210369288Abstract: A position adjustment device having a tool holder is locked to at least two pins projecting from respective anterior facing locations near a distal end of a tibia of a patient. The position adjustment device is adjusted. The position adjustment device is locked with the tool holder at first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The distal end of the tibia is resectioned with a tool positioned on the tool holder, while the tool holder is in the first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The tool is removed from the tool holder. A tibia trial is placed on the resectioned tibia using the tool holder, while the tool holder is in the first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The tibia trial has a size and shape of a tibial tray of an ankle replacement system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Braham K. Dhillon, Ramon Luna, Robert M. Howles
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Publication number: 20210369289Abstract: Provided is a customizable surgical bone-cutting jigsaw puzzle-type guide device. The customizable surgical bone-cutting jigsaw puzzle-type guide device includes: a main guide portion that includes a main contact surface lengthily formed along a required main incision line of a bone to be cut and shaped to be brought into contact with the bone, and a main guide surface forming a guide line together with the main contact surface along the same line as the main incision line and shaped to be brought into contact with a cutting blade for guiding the movement of the cutting blade during cutting of the bone; and a connection portion extending from the main guide portion and connected to a side of the bone such that the main guide portion may be supported on the bone, the connection portion being configured to be detachably attached to the side of the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Sang Hwa LEE
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Publication number: 20210369290Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to preventing overpenetration of a drill bit during surgery. A system comprises a drill guide comprising a housing; a tubular member extending from the housing; a depth-stop movably disposable within the housing; and a ratchet adjacent to the depth-stop, the ratchet configured to retract or extend the depth-stop relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Thomas Palazzolo, Stephen Cicchini, Hayden Cameron, Dana Wisniewski
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Publication number: 20210369291Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical drill guide includes an elongated drill jig having at least one drill guide opening for defining a location and drill element guide axis for placement of a surgical drill element. The drill jig can have an engagement end with engagement structure. A positioning arm includes an elongated shaft with an axis and a locating end portion shaped to engage a bony part of a patient. The elongated shaft can have engagement structure for engaging to the engagement structure of the drill jig to support the drill jig crosswise relative to the position arm and to support the drill guide opening of the drill jig at a location remote from the axis of the elongated shaft of the positioning arm. The drill jig can be detachable from the positioning arm. A method for minimally invasive surgical drilling is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Mark D. Brunsvold, Barton W. Bracy, Jasek Mazek, Antonio Porthos Salas
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Publication number: 20210369292Abstract: Auxiliary marking plates for rapidly manufactured parts are disclosed. An auxiliary marking plate is configured to provide a surface for displaying user-readable text or other markings with higher resolution. The surface may include a larger surface area than is otherwise available on the rapidly manufactured part. The auxiliary marking plate may be manufactured as part of, substantially at the same time as, or separately from the rapidly manufactured part with which it is associated. The auxiliary marking plate may have a shape that assists with placement of the associated part and may be removable from the part during or after placement. In particular, the auxiliary marking plate may be used with a medical device or instrument and include markings that assists with the performance of a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Randy C. WINEBARGER
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Publication number: 20210369293Abstract: A medical instrument for percutaneous release procedures, especially on upper or lower limbs, including percutaneous carpal tunnel release or percutaneous A1 pulley release. The medical instrument includes a handle portion to allow handling, orientation and manipulation of the medical instrument by a surgeon, and an elongated rod member secured to the handle portion and extending substantially within a defined plane. A first portion of the elongated rod member extends substantially along a first direction within the defined plane away from the handle portion, and a second portion of the elongated rod member is curved and/or bent within the defined plane. A free end of the elongated rod member, at a terminal end of the second portion, may be shaped as a beveled end including a beveled surface, which beveled end acts as a cutting device to severe tissue, and the beveled surface being inclined with respect to the defined plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Fabian Moungondo
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Publication number: 20210369294Abstract: An apparatus for explanting an intracardiac medical device that comprises a casing, a proximal end and a distal end comprising an anchor element, wherein the intracardiac medical device is anchored to a heart tissue of a patient via the anchor element, wherein heart tissue adheres to the casing. The apparatus comprises a protector device that extends along an extension direction and is configured to surround the casing, when the protector device is positioned at the casing. Further, the apparatus comprises an alignment device configured to align the protector device and the casing with each other, when the alignment device engages the intracardiac medical device. The apparatus also comprises a shearing element. The shearing element is configured to move along the casing, when the protector device is moved along the casing in a moving direction towards the distal end, for shearing off heart tissue adhered to the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventor: Brian M. TAFF
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Publication number: 20210369295Abstract: A casing of an ultrasonic transducer assembly incudes a first portion, a second portion, and at least one seal member. The first portion includes a ridge disposed on a first mating surface of the first portion. The second portion includes a trough defined within a second mating surface of the second portion and configured to receive the ridge of the first portion. The at least one seal member extends from the first mating surface of the first portion inwardly of the ridge and/or the second mating surface of the second portion inwardly of the trough. The first mating surface of the first portion and the second mating surface of the second portion are configured to be fused to one another. The fusion and the at least one seal member establish a hermetic seal between the first and second mating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Matthew S. Cowley
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Publication number: 20210369296Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Publication number: 20210369297Abstract: Insertion devices, systems, and methods for inserting a needle into a target tissue in an individual in need thereof are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are needle cartridges comprising a needle, a plate, and a needle holder. Also disclosed herein are methods of introducing a catheter into a target tissue in an individual in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Joseph Choate BURKETT
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Publication number: 20210369298Abstract: A dilator assembly comprising an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, a first lumen extending along the body, a second lumen extending along the body so that it is a parallel to the first lumen, and a joint lumen disposed adjacent the distal end of the body, wherein both the first lumen and second lumen are in fluid communication with the joint lumen. A guidewire has a first end and a second end, and the first end of the guidewire is slidably received in the first lumen and the second end of the guidewire is slidably received in the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Jaime Eduardo Sarabia, David Scott Lim
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Publication number: 20210369299Abstract: A device for providing antegrade vascular access through retrograde approach is disclosed. The device includes a balloon arranged on a sheath and one or more side holes formed in the sheath proximal of the balloon. The balloon may be bulbous. A method for providing antegrade vascular access through retrograde approach is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Murugan Athigaman
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Publication number: 20210369300Abstract: A surgical access device includes an instrument valve housing including a cannula extending distally from the instrument valve housing. The cannula defines a longitudinal axis. An anchor is supported at a distal end portion of the cannula. A retainer is configured to be removably engaged with cannula. The retainer includes a first member defining a semi-circular shape. The first member defines a first arm having a first lateral surface, and a second arm having a second lateral surface. A first magnet is positioned in the first arm and a second magnet is positioned in the second arm. A second member defines a semi-circular shape. The second member defines a third arm having a third lateral surface, and a fourth arm having a fourth lateral surface. A third magnet is positioned in the third arm and a fourth magnet is positioned in the fourth arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Sabastian Koduthully George, Oksana Buyda
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Publication number: 20210369301Abstract: A cannula comprising a plastic tube having three longitudinal chambers, including a main chamber, a first lateral chamber and a second lateral chamber, and at least one reinforced section ensuring constant internal diameter, wherein the cannula is equipped from the distal side with a round end narrowing towards the end, in which there are longitudinal holes of a size enabling free venous blood flow, and a balloon. A fragment of the reinforced tube section located below the balloon is bent under an angle ? of approximately 90°. From the proximal side, the tube ends with a flexible cone, sealing the cannula tightly, inside which there is a valve closing the main chamber and a port for inflating the balloon connected to the first lateral chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Sanjeev Choudhary, Piotr Suwalski, Marta Makuch, Jacek Olszewski
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Publication number: 20210369302Abstract: A portal saver assembly with a dermal fixation device that is removably attached to a length-adjustable portal saver. The portal saver assembly includes a tubular body having a rigid proximal end with threads and a proximal adjustment body having an outer ridge and an inner bore with threads. The threads on the rigid proximal end of the tubular body are configured to mate with the threads on the inner bore of the proximal adjustment body. The portal saver assembly also includes a dermal fixation device with a central bore and a locking mechanism around the central bore. The outer ridge of the proximal adjustment body is removably attached to within the central bore by the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Benjamin Willard, Eric Subkjaer
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Publication number: 20210369303Abstract: A surgical port is disclosed. The surgical port has a cannular channel. The surgical port also has one or more suture slots in communication with the cannular channel. The surgical port further has a pair of cam grips for each of the one or more suture slots, each pair of cam grips comprising opposing gripping arms configured to allow suture to be pulled through the opposing gripping arms in a direction away from the cannular channel and to resist suture movement in a direction towards the cannular channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Jude S. Sauer, MD
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Publication number: 20210369304Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Publication number: 20210369305Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a customized patient-specific 5-in-1 cutting block having a plurality of ribs and cutting guide slots extending between each rib. A bone-facing surface of each rib has a customized patient-specific negative contour configured to receive a portion of a corresponding positive contour of the patient's femur.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: James M. RHODES, Daniel D. FRITZINGER
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Publication number: 20210369306Abstract: An anchor can be coupleable to a bone, where the anchor includes a head, a shank, a first extension, and a second extension. The head can include a distal head portion and a proximal head portion, where the proximal head portion can be open at a proximal end of the head. The shank can extend distally from the distal head portion, where the shank including a threaded portion configured to engage the bone. The second extension can be opposing the first extension, and the second extension can include a second proximal support coupled to a second end of a first elongate portion, where a first proximal support can extend transverse to the longitudinal axis, and the first proximal support portion and the second proximal support portion can be separated in a first condition and can be engaged to transfer forces there between in a second.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Heidi Farmer, Jared Parker, Randall G. Mast
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Publication number: 20210369307Abstract: The disclosure provides a spinal implant having spinal anchors comprising a bone anchor and a receiver configured to securely and polyaxially receive the bone anchor. Further, provided herein are methods for using the spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Eugene SHOSHTAEV
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Publication number: 20210369308Abstract: An intramedullary nail may include a shank with a centerline defined along a length thereof. The intramedullary nail may also include a channel with a channel axis transverse to the centerline. The channel may have an obround shape in a first cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the channel axis at the centerline and a tapered profile in a second cross-sectional plane containing the channel axis. A proximal edge of the channel within the second cross-sectional plane may form a first angle relative to the channel axis and a distal edge of the channel within the second cross-sectional plane may form a second angle relative to the channel axis that is different from the first angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Nils Zander, Ilan Howling, Manfred Wieland
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Publication number: 20210369309Abstract: In one embodiment, a router includes one or more processors and one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media include instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the router to perform operations including receiving software-defined networking in a wide area network (SD-WAN) policies from a component of an SD-WAN network. The operations also include establishing a session with a mobile device and receiving information associated with the mobile device in response to establishing the session with the mobile device. The operations further include filtering the SD-WAN policies based on the information associated with the mobile device to generate SD-WAN device-specific policies and communicating the SD-WAN device-specific policies to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Stefan Olofsson, Ijsbrand Wijnands, Hendrikus G.P. Bosch, Jeffrey Napper, Anubhav Gupta
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Publication number: 20210369310Abstract: A method of bone fixation includes placing a bone plate adjacent to a lesser trochanter on a medial aspect of a femur such that at least a portion of the lesser trochanter is positioned between appendages of the bone plate, wrapping cables coupled to the bone plate about a first and second bone fragment of a proximal femur, and tightening the cables to secure the first and second bone fragments together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Keith Chakramakkil, Haley Prout, Don Imami, Erika Corbin, Sheldon Nidhan, Rachel Gibbons, Matthew P. Abdel
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Publication number: 20210369311Abstract: A fastener, for example a bone screw, is sized to pass through a hole of an implant, for example a bone plate, the fastener having a shaft or anchor portion engageable with body tissue, and a head portion. A locking cap secures to the bone plate and covers the head to block the head and inhibit screw back out. Alternatively, or additionally, a locking disc located in the plate hole resiliently deflects downward to allow screw insertion, but is blocked to limit or prevent upward deflection so that screw back out is inhibited.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Michael Black
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Publication number: 20210369312Abstract: The invention concerns a bone plate system comprising: a bone fastening element comprising a shaft with a first thread with a first lead length, the fastening element further comprising a head with a second thread on its outer surface, the second thread having a second lead length, the outer surface having a first hardness; and a bone plate with a second hardness which is smaller than the first hardness, the bone plate comprising a non-threaded through hole in a non-assembled state for receiving the bone fastening element, the hole comprising a first hole portion with a first three-dimensional shape and a second hole portion with a second, different three-dimensional shape. The first lead length substantially equals the second lead length, and the second thread is arranged to irreversible deform the wall of the hole to form a female thread on the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: 41MEDICAL AGInventors: Silas ZURSCHMIEDE, Patrick BURKI, Robert FRIGG
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Publication number: 20210369313Abstract: A variety of K-wires with imbedded plates are disclosed that allow for the plate in K-wire to be secured to the bone after insertion. Further, a donut shaped washer for capturing and securing the K-wire is disclosed. Also, a screw with a channel is disclosed that has a head shaped to capture and secure the K-wire. Finally, embodiments of a slotted washer are disclosed that captures and secures the K-wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Phillip WATT, Kory SMITH, Jeffrey LOFTUS-VERGARI, Danielle ROSSI