Patents Issued in September 29, 2022
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Publication number: 20220304660Abstract: The current disclosure provides methods and systems for navigating among display panels and graphical elements of a user interface of a medical imaging system via controls of a handheld imaging device. In one embodiment, the current disclosure provides for a method comprising, in response to an operator of the medical imaging system adjusting one or more controls arranged on a control handle of a handheld ultrasound device of the medical imaging system, adjusting a focus of a user interface (UI) of the medical imaging system among a plurality of graphical control elements displayed in the UI; and in response to the operator selecting a graphical control element of the plurality of graphical control elements at a location of the focus of the UI via the one or more controls, executing an action of the medical imaging system associated with the selected graphical control element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Birger Loype
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Publication number: 20220304661Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide systems and methods for portable medical ultrasound imaging. Certain embodiments provide a multi-chip module for an ultrasound engine of a portable medical ultrasound imaging system, in which a transmit/receive chip, an amplifier chip and a beamformer chip are assembled in a vertically stacked configuration. Exemplary embodiments also provide an ultrasound engine circuit board including one or more multi-chip modules, and a portable medical ultrasound imaging system including an ultrasound engine circuit board with one or more multi-chip modules. Exemplary embodiments also provide methods for fabricating and assembling multi-chip modules as taught herein. A single circuit board of an ultrasound engine with one or more multi-chip modules may include 16 to 128 channels in some embodiments. Due to the vertical stacking arrangement of the multi-chip modules, a 128-channel ultrasound engine circuit board can be assembled within exemplary planar dimensions of about 10 cm×about 10 cm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Alice M. Chiang, William M. Wong, Noah Berger
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Publication number: 20220304662Abstract: A collection and test device for a rapid test is provided. The device comprises a test fluid accommodation part having a test fluid accommodation space, a test paper accommodation part having a test paper accommodation space, and a collection probe having a channel for the test fluid to flow out from the collection probe. The two ends of the test paper accommodation part are respectively connected to the test fluid accommodation part and the collection probe, and the test paper accommodation space communicates with the channel of the collection probe. The test fluid accommodation space and the test paper accommodation space are separated from each other by a temporary barrier. The temporary barrier can be manually removed or broken to make the test fluid accommodation space communicate with the test paper accommodation space. The device of the present invention can provide the test results conveniently and rapidly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Jia-En CHEN, Juin-Hong CHERNG, Yuan-Hao CHEN, Cheng-Che LIU, Cheng-Cheung CHEN, Yu-Min TSAI, Chin-Hsieh YI
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Publication number: 20220304663Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fluid sample collection system including a diversion valve, a spring and a collection canister. The diversion valve includes a diversion valve housing, the diversion valve is configured to receive a volume of fluid from a first fluid line and direct the volume of fluid to either a collection canister below the diversion valve using a collection channel or to a second fluid line using a passage channel. The collection channel is located below the passage channel. The spring is coupled to the diversion valve, and configured to transition the diversion valve between a collection state and a passage state. The collection canister includes a collection canister opening. The collection canister is configured to receive the volume of fluid by gravity flow and is coupled to the diversion valve by a fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Jonathan Robichaud, Reagan H. Belflower, Cecille A. Canary
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Publication number: 20220304664Abstract: A system acquiring body fluid samples is provided. One embodiment comprises a housing with a sampling channel extending therethrough and defined by an inlet port and an outlet port, wherein the inlet port secures a needle that penetrates a patient; a diversion chamber body portion directly secured to the housing with at least one diversion chamber, wherein the diversion chamber is in fluid communication with the sampling channel, wherein an initial first portion of the body fluid received from the needle is transferred through the sampling channel inlet port and into the diversion chamber, and wherein a subsequent second portion of the body fluid received from the needle is communicated through the sampling channel to the outlet port for collection into a collection device while the initially received first portion of the body fluid is retained in the diversion chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Jeremy Hammer
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Publication number: 20220304665Abstract: A sampling device is provided, including: a syringe barrel having an opening and a holding portion; a plunger body having a protruding wall and disposed in the syringe barrel through the opening, where the protruding wall has a first recessed portion; a spring disposed around the plunger body; and a fastening assembly having an engaging structure for engaging the fastening assembly with the holding portion, a groove rail for receiving the protruding wall of the plunger body and a fastening portion for limiting displacement of the plunger body. A semi-automatic sample feeding device is further provided and includes the sampling device and a flow control device, and a test paper detection system is also provided and includes the semi-automatic sample feeding device and a test paper device. The test paper detection system is able to stably introduce samples, suitable for large-volume samples, which meets the needs of point-of-care applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Chien-Fu CHEN, Shih-Jie CHEN, Jia-Hui LIN
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Publication number: 20220304666Abstract: Patch (1) for sealing an amniotic membrane, wherein the patch (1) comprises a support (11) and an adhesive (12) that is activated in presence of amniotic liquid or a wet environment. Device for placing said patch (1) comprising a cannula (2) for inserting said patch (1) in a rolled-up position, said cannula (2) being provided with a handle (3); and a dipstick (4) provided with a pusher (5), said dipstick (4) being inserted inside the cannula (2) in the use position. The patch adheres efficiently on the amniotic membrane, adapts to the elastic properties of this membrane, and by attaching only to the amnion it does not interfere with the natural sliding movements of one membrane against each other, together with the device to ensure that the patch is placed in the proper position without damaging the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Eduard GRATACOS SOLSONA, Elisenda EIXARCH ROCA, German FEBAS BOSOMBA, Salvador BORRÓS GÓMEZ, Talita MICHELETTI HELFER
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Publication number: 20220304667Abstract: A device for a tissue channel includes a device frame, a shape memory polymer foam segment coupled to the device frame, and an attachment structure coupled to the device frame. The device frame includes a proximal structure, a distal structure, and an intermediate structure coupled to the proximal structure and the distal structure. The proximal structure is configured to collapse to fit into a delivery structure and expand to block migration of the proximal structure. The distal structure is configured to collapse to fit into the delivery structure and expand to block migration of the distal structure. The intermediate structure is configured to fit in the tissue channel upon device deployment. The shape memory polymer foam segment is configured to compress to fit into the delivery structure and occlude the channel. The attachment structure is configured to attach and detach the device from a delivery guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Mark A. Wierzbicki, Duncan Maitland, Matthew W. Miller, Andrea D. Muschenborn, Landon Nash, Jason M. Szafron, Todd Landsman
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Publication number: 20220304668Abstract: A surgical device comprises a tube including a proximal segment and a distal segment and a plurality of force transmission elements coupled to the tube. The force transmission elements are actuatable to alter the distal segment of the tube between a flexible state and a stiffened state. The device also comprises a plurality of routing members. Each routing member is coupled to a wall of the tube. The routing members are configured to receive and route the force transmission elements along a length of the tube while permitting the length of the tube to flex and compress. The device also comprises a decoupling structure that generates a reduced force transmitted to the proximal segment when an applied force is applied to the distal segment by the force transmission elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Katherine D. Stoy, Samuel Kwok Wai Au, Carolyn M. Fenech, Giuseppe Maria Prisco
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Publication number: 20220304669Abstract: Disclosed are a channel device for surgery and a trigger structure. It aims at improving the problem that the operational efficiency of existing channel devices for surgery is not high. The channel device for surgery includes: a binding cord configured to be wound around a metal net; and a binding wire configured to pass through the binding cord and tighten up the binding cord, so as to compress the metal net, or configured to be pulled away from the binding cord, so as to loosen the binding cord and the metal net. In the trigger structure, different first locking portions are configured to cooperate with a first engaging portion, so as to drive the trolley to slide intermittently relative to the handle, such that a second engaging portion cooperates with different second locking portions, hereby locking the sliding trolley in different positions on the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Derong LENG, Zhuhai LV, Wenqi LV, Changqing LI, Long LONG, Jianyu WEI, Chengwei TANG, Li DING
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Publication number: 20220304670Abstract: An ophthalmic speculum includes arms, a locking mechanism, and an air-flow system. The arms include a first arm and a second arm. Each arm has a retractor shaped to conform to an eyelid of a pair of eyelids of an eye. The retractors are substantially symmetrical about a lateral axis. The locking mechanism is coupled to the arms. The locking mechanism moves the arms to allow the retractors to retract the pair of eyelids, and fixes the arms into place to maintain retraction of the pair of eyelids. The air-flow system is coupled to at least one arm, and moves air in a region disposed outwardly from a surface of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Mario Abraham, Michael Wittnebel
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Publication number: 20220304671Abstract: A surgical instrument for repairing a cartilage tear, of the present invention, can simply and safely fix a first fixing piece (501) and a second fixing piece (502) to a torn cartilage through a very simple method for sequentially discharging the first fixing piece (501) and the second fixing piece (502) provided to be connected to suture threads (10) through a needle (411) at the tip of a push rod guide (410) while selectively moving a push rod (200) a predetermined width forward in multiple stages by means of an operation of pressing and lowering a push button (300), which is inserted into a button coupling hole (120) of an instrument body (100) so as to receive the elastic repulsive force of a spring (310), or releasing and lifting the pressed button.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Jin Kwon LEE
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Publication number: 20220304672Abstract: The present invention provides decorticating screws and insertion tools for implanting the decorticating screws. The screws anchor into a first and a second bone to fuse the two bones together. The screws include a rotatable bladed section to decorticate a joint space between the first and second bone. The screws also optionally include a cap to secure the screws in the bone and apply compression to the joint to be fused. In some embodiments, the decorticating screws are useful for sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Stephen Kalhorn, Mark Semler, Christopher Hapstack, Joe Ruscito
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Publication number: 20220304673Abstract: The present technology is directed to systems, methods, and devices for anchoring suture devices into a target patient tissue to treat a medical condition. For example, in some embodiments the present technology includes a tissue-support system including an applicator device and a suture device. The applicator device is configured to deploy and anchor the suture device in a target tissue. In some embodiments, the suture device is deployed such that an anchor of the suture device is positioned external to the tissue it is anchored to.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Douglas Scherr, Roger Goldberg, Ghazaleh Rostami Nia
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Publication number: 20220304674Abstract: A needle driver device comprises an arcuate-shaped distal end portion defining an aperture opening at a distal end of the needle driver device and a cutting element disposed an exterior surface portion of the needle driver device. The cutting element is configured to cut suturing material. Devices, systems, and methods relate to cutting suturing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. LITKE, John F. GOODMAN, Justin KROM, Jake A. LUCKMAN, Nathan VENSKYTIS
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Publication number: 20220304675Abstract: Some suturing devices include a pair of flexible arms configured to force two pieces of tissue together and form a protrusion defined by the two pieces of tissue. Some suturing devices include a third flexible arm including a movable needle configured to apply a suture through both pieces of tissue of the protrusion. Some suturing devices include an actuator configured to move each flexible arm of the pair of flexible arms independently relative to the tissue and move the third flexible arm relative to the tissue. Some suturing devices include a pump configured to generate a suction force through the pair of flexible arms to force the tissue towards the pair of flexible arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Gaurav Savant
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Publication number: 20220304676Abstract: A device that can pierce and hold tissue and then pass suture through tissue. The device can have a shuttle that can removably attach to a suture and jaws that can be rotatably opened and closed with respect to each other. The device can have a first jaw having a first jaw channel and a first jaw first stop. The shuttle can have a shuttle longitudinal axis and a shuttle first stop. The shuttle first stop can have a shuttle first stop distal end. The shuttle first stop distal end can be deflectable into the first jaw first stop. When the shuttle first stop distal end is in contact with the first jaw first stop, the shuttle can be passively retained in the first jaw. A method for using the device to repeatedly pass the suture through the tissue without removing the suture or device from the target site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Maruho Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. HUNTINGTON, Brett A. SNYDER, Matthew Byrnes NEWELL, Luke W. CLAUSON, Gary S. FANTON, John F. KRUMME, Scott H. HENEVELD, Bryce PETERSON, Yasuyuki HITOMI
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Publication number: 20220304677Abstract: A suturing device comprising an elongated member including a cavity formed in a surface thereof, a needle passage, and a vacuum port. When the elongated member is inserted into a body including tissue and a vacuum is applied to the cavity, the tissue is captured by the cavity. A needle pusher is operable to move a needle having a sutured attached thereto through the tissue until a first end of the needle is captured by a needle capturing assembly. A clamp coupled to the elongated member is used to extract the needle from the needle capturing assembly and reposition the needle with suture attached to be re-engaged by the needle pusher. The cavity may include a plurality of cavity portions for capturing multiple contiguous portions of the tissue such that a single pass of the needle and the suture results in the suturing of the multiple portions of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: TSYMM INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Allan Wulc, Joel Bernstein, Douglas Hudson, Bruce Bernstein
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Publication number: 20220304678Abstract: A loader is disclosed that can load a suture and/or a shuttle into a suture device. The loader can have a suture and/or a shuttle that can be moved (e.g., via a loader control) from a non-loaded configuration to a loaded configuration without damaging the suture or the shuttle. The shuttle can be moved from a shuttle first position to a shuttle second position. When the shuttle is in the shuttle first position, a suture device can be positionable in a device space on the loader. When the suture device is positioned in the device space, the shuttle can be moved from the shuttle first position to the shuttle second position. When the shuttle is in the shuttle first position, the shuttle can be outside the suture device. When the shuttle is in the shuttle second position, the shuttle can be inside the suture device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Maruho Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. HUNTINGTON, Brett A. SNYDER, Matthew Byrnes NEWELL, Micah Bruvold BLACK
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Publication number: 20220304679Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Devanathan Raghavan, Geoffrey C. Hueil, Anil K. Nalagatla, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer, Kevin M. Fiebig, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Chester O. Baxter, III
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Publication number: 20220304680Abstract: A surgical device having at least one rotary input screw in the end effector is provided. A rotary input screw can extend through a central longitudinal portion of the end effector. The end effector can include an improved closure system, firing systems, leveraging and alignment features between the staple cartridge and the surgical device, staple cartridges having multi-staple drivers, single-firing knifes and lockout/safety features for the same, and/or modified staple patterns, for example. Certain components can be 3D-printed components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chad P. Boudreaux
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Publication number: 20220304681Abstract: A surgical device having at least one rotary input screw in the end effector is provided. A rotary input screw can extend through a central longitudinal portion of the end effector. The end effector can include an improved closure system, firing systems, leveraging and alignment features between the staple cartridge and the surgical device, staple cartridges having multi-staple drivers, single-firing knifes and lockout/safety features for the same, and/or modified staple patterns, for example. Certain components can be 3D-printed components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer
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Publication number: 20220304682Abstract: A surgical device having at least one rotary input screw in the end effector is provided. A rotary input screw can extend through a central longitudinal portion of the end effector. The end effector can include an improved closure system, firing systems, leveraging and alignment features between the staple cartridge and the surgical device, staple cartridges having multi-staple drivers, single-firing knifes and lockout/safety features for the same, and/or modified staple patterns, for example. Certain components can be 3D-printed components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Jason L. Harris
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Publication number: 20220304683Abstract: Articulation joint arrangements for facilitating multi-axis articulation of a surgical end effector relative to a shaft assembly of a surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
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Publication number: 20220304684Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component. The surgical stapling assembly can be configured to form different staple shapes, such as non-planar staples and planar staples, can include an eccentrically-driven firing assembly, and/or can include a floatable component. The surgical stapling assembly can include a staple cartridge including a longitudinal support beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Devanathan Raghavan, Geoffrey C. Hueil, Anil K. Nalagatla, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
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Publication number: 20220304685Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component. The surgical stapling assembly can be configured to form different staple shapes, such as non-planar staples and planar staples, can include an eccentrically-driven firing assembly, and/or can include a floatable component. The surgical stapling assembly can include a staple cartridge including a longitudinal support beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Publication number: 20220304686Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component. The surgical stapling assembly can be configured to form different staple shapes, such as non-planar staples and planar staples, can include an eccentrically-driven firing assembly, and/or can include a floatable component. The surgical stapling assembly can include a staple cartridge including a longitudinal support beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer, Kevin M. Fiebig, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Chester O. Baxter, III, Christopher Q. Seow
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Publication number: 20220304687Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component. The surgical stapling assembly can be configured to form different staple shapes, such as non-planar staples and planar staples, can include an eccentrically-driven firing assembly, and/or can include a floatable component. The surgical stapling assembly can include a staple cartridge including a longitudinal support beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer, Kevin M. Fiebig, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Chester O. Baxter, III
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Publication number: 20220304688Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component. The 3D-printed component can include a plastic body and one or more metal substrates with interlocking features embedded in the plastic body. The surgical stapling assembly can include a firing member having a flexible portion configured to flex more readily that adjacent portions of the firing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Aaron J. Chow
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Publication number: 20220304689Abstract: A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The surgical stapling assembly can include a first jaw, a second jaw, an articulation joint, a closure drive comprising a first flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint, and a firing drive comprising a second flexible rotary drive extending through the articulation joint and rotatable independent of the first flexible rotary drive. The surgical stapling assembly can further include a 3D-printed component. The 3D-printed component can include a plastic body and one or more metal substrates with interlocking features embedded in the plastic body. The surgical stapling assembly can include a firing member having a flexible portion configured to flex more readily that adjacent portions of the firing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Publication number: 20220304690Abstract: A surgical device having at least one rotary input screw in the end effector is provided. A rotary input screw can extend through a central longitudinal portion of the end effector. The end effector can include an improved closure system, firing systems, leveraging and alignment features between the staple cartridge and the surgical device, staple cartridges having multi-staple drivers, single-firing knifes and lockout/safety features for the same, and/or modified staple patterns, for example. Certain components can be 3D-printed components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel
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Publication number: 20220304691Abstract: A surgical stapling device is provided which includes a first jaw supporting an anvil assembly and a second jaw supporting a cartridge assembly. The cartridge assembly supports a firing lockout assembly which includes a latch member having a blocking portion. The latch member is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the blocking portion of the latch member is aligned with the stop surface of the drive member to prevent advancement of the drive assembly beyond an initial advanced position within the tool assembly and in the second position, the blocking member is misaligned with the stop surface of the drive member to permit subsequent advancement of the drive assembly within the tool assembly. In the retracted position of the drive assembly subsequent to firing of the surgical stapling device, the latch member is in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Roanit Fernandes, Jitendra Bhargava Srinivas
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Publication number: 20220304692Abstract: A staple cartridge is adapted to enhance cell migration towards a wound site when staples are placed in tissue. In order to enhance cell migration, the staples in the staple cartridge are adapted to create an electrical potential within the tissue in the area of a wound or cut line. More specifically, the staples are arranged in spaced rings, wherein the staples in the spaced rings are formed of dissimilar metals having different anodic indexes to create a voltage gradient in the tissue to enhance cell migration toward the cut line.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Olesea Diaz-Chiosa, Robert H. Knapp, Matthew S. Eschbach, Matthew J. Chowaniec, Johana M. Marinelli
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Publication number: 20220304693Abstract: A device for applying a thread loop around a skin tag (26), the device comprising a thread cartridge (10) arranged to be connected to a tool (1) which has a hollow cylindrical handle (2) with a piston (7) which can be run inside the handle, wherein the piston (7 first end (9) which in a base position of the piston connects to an opening (5) in a front end (3) of the handle, where a thumb grip (16) is attached to the piston (7) and via a slot (17) in the handle (2) is arranged accessible from the outside of the handle whereby the piston (7) is displaceable from its base position along the interior of the handle (2), where the piston (7) has a carrier (18) at its first end (9) to which an inner end of said thread cartridge (10) is arranged to be connected, further a thread loop (14) in an outer end of the thread cartridge (10) is arranged to be laid around the skin tag (26), where a displacement of the piston (7) from the base position by means of the thumb grip (16) contracts the thread loop (14) around the skType: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Gustaf EKLUND, David WIDLUND
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Publication number: 20220304694Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated occlusion arm, where a proximal portion of the first elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Publication number: 20220304695Abstract: A fetching assembly for an anastomosis clamp. The fetching assembly includes a fetching cap, a fetching hook and an anastomosis clamp. The fetching cap is configured to be mounted on a front end of an endoscope and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the anastomosis clamp. The fetching hook is configured to pass through the fetching cap and hook onto the anastomosis clamp. When the fetching hook is pulled backward, the anastomosis clamp can be sleeved on an outer peripheral surface of the fetching cap to restore the closed anastomosis clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Donglin MIAO
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Publication number: 20220304696Abstract: Systems and methods for treating an aneurysm in accordance with embodiments of the present technology include intravascularly delivering an occlusive member to an aneurysm cavity via an elongated shaft and transforming a shape of the occlusive member within the cavity. The method may include introduction of an embolic element to a space between the occlusive member and an inner surface of the aneurysm wall. In some embodiments, the elongated shaft is detachably coupled to a distal portion of the occlusive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Richard Rhee, Vincent Divino, Ashok Nageswaran, Junwei Li
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Publication number: 20220304697Abstract: Occlusive implants are provided with various embodiments of active and/or passive release structures. Systems for delivering the occlusive implants as well as methods for making and delivering the implants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: ENDOSHAPE, INC.Inventors: Greg Mirigian, Brad Homann, Richard Briganti, Troy Chapman, Dean Carpenter, Steven Choi, Jessi Watson, Charles Barkenbus, Daniel Ashurst, David Willenbrink
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Publication number: 20220304698Abstract: An occlusion device that includes an inner embolic element with a proximal section and a distal section, wherein the distal section has a first stiffness and the proximal section has a second stiffness. An expandable mesh is included that is capable of being transformed between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein the expandable mesh is disposed over a portion of the proximal section of the inner embolic device and the first stiffness is greater than the second stiffness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Juan LORENZO, Hussein GIRNARY, Robert SLAZAS
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Publication number: 20220304699Abstract: An implant system presented herein includes an engagement wire, a pull wire, and a braided implant having a distal ring thereon. The engagement wire has an elongated member with a radially extending engagement feature at its distal end. The braid can be moved from a delivery shape sized to traverse a catheter to an implanted shape sized to occlude an aneurysm neck. When the braid is in the delivery shape, the pull wire and the elongated member extend through the distal ring and the engagement feature is in a distal direction in relation to the distal ring. Once at least a portion of the braid is positioned in the aneurysm, the pull wire and the elongated member can be moved in a proximal direction to engage the engagement feature to the distal ring and move the distal ring proximally, thereby reshaping the braid within the aneurysm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Lacey GOROCHOW
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Publication number: 20220304700Abstract: The present application discloses various embodiments of a hemostasis band comprising inflatable compartments and methods of using same. These inflatable compartments provide enhanced fit and/or comfort features.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Victoria Moore O'Brien
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Publication number: 20220304701Abstract: Surgical instruments and methods for performing an osteotomy are disclosed herein. A surgical instrument includes a body with a distal end, a proximal end, a first surface, and a second surface. The surgical instrument can include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and/or the second surface. The surgical instrument can include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and cutting blades positioned on the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20220304702Abstract: A system for making a proximal resection of tibia having localized anatomical surface features prior to resection, comprising: a resection guide locator including a body, the body including opposing medial and lateral wings extending outwardly from the body, the body defining a recess being a socket defined by an annular wall, the annular wall including an upper wall, a lower wall, a resection guide having a body defining a resection slot, at least a portion of the resection guide body sized and configured to be received within the recess defined by the resection guide locator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: MicroPort Orthopedics Holdings Inc.Inventors: Michael Carroll, Richard Obert, Paul Stemniski
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Publication number: 20220304703Abstract: A surgical component connecting device, kit, and method are disclosed. The surgical component connective device includes an outer body, a body element, and a support element. The support element is slidably mounted relative to the body element. Two or more surgical component engaging elements provided towards the distal end of the body element, and at least one of the surgical component engaging elements is operably connected to the support element. The two or more surgical component engaging elements have a first state and a second state. The separation of the two or more surgical component engaging elements is greater in the second state than in the first state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: MATHEW WALKINGTON
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Publication number: 20220304704Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to surgical cutting systems having a surgical tool and a powered hand piece. The surgical tool can include a cutting tool having a coupling portion for selective connection to a drive pin of the hand piece. The coupling portion defines a tang that is configured to promote self-alignment of the cutting tool and the drive pin during connection of the cutting tool and the hand piece, thus promoting ease of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventor: Thoai Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220304705Abstract: A portable and passive safety intraosseous device to allow for direct introduction of medications, etc., within the intermedullary space of a subject patient's bone or, if needed, the removal of certain substances from such a subject patient's bone. Such a device permits direct drilling and placement of a cannula within the subject bone with access external to the subject patient's skin, permitting, as well, connection of a tube for such introduction/removal purposes. The ability to provide a passive safety unit allows for facilitated utilization in, for instance, emergency situations with the entire device provided for utilization thereof. The device includes a drilling component with a permanently attached stylet and a removable cannula, a power supply for a single drilling operation, a mechanism to draw the stylet back into the drill component after use and disengagement from the cannula, and an automatic closure that activates with the separation of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: June Access IP, LLCInventors: Billie Coppedge, Edward Karpowicz, Kevin Tesreau, William S. Parks
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Publication number: 20220304706Abstract: Surgical instruments and methods for performing an osteotomy are disclosed herein. A surgical instrument includes a body with a distal end, a proximal end, a first surface, and a second surface. The surgical instrument can include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and/or the second surface. The surgical instrument can also include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and cutting blades positioned on the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20220304707Abstract: Surgical instruments and methods for performing an osteotomy are disclosed herein. A surgical instrument includes a body with a distal end, a proximal end, a first surface, and a second surface. The surgical instrument can include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and/or the second surface. The surgical instrument can also include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and cutting blades positioned on the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20220304708Abstract: Surgical instruments and methods for performing an osteotomy are disclosed herein. A surgical instrument includes a body with a distal end, a proximal end, a first surface, and a second surface. The surgical instrument can include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and/or the second surface. The surgical instrument can also include cutting burrs positioned on the first surface and cutting blades positioned on the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20220304709Abstract: A system for penetrating the lateral cortex of a long bone includes a tubular cortex penetrator having an inner surface and an outer surface, a proximal end, and a distal end comprising a beveled cutting edge configured to penetrate the lateral cortex. A guide wire is configured to pass over the tubular cortex penetrator, and a guide sleeve is configured to surround the outer surface of the tubular cortex penetrator. A hollow extraction screw with an axial bore, a proximal end, a distal end, and a threaded cutting edge is configured to pass through the axial bore of the hollow extraction screw; and the hollow extraction screw is configured to retract into a distal end of a bore through the tubular cortex penetrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Stanley J. Kmiec, JR.