Patents Issued in September 29, 2022
  • Publication number: 20220304660
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Birger Loype
  • Publication number: 20220304661
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Alice M. Chiang, William M. Wong, Noah Berger
  • Publication number: 20220304662
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jia-En CHEN, Juin-Hong CHERNG, Yuan-Hao CHEN, Cheng-Che LIU, Cheng-Cheung CHEN, Yu-Min TSAI, Chin-Hsieh YI
  • Publication number: 20220304663
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Robichaud, Reagan H. Belflower, Cecille A. Canary
  • Publication number: 20220304664
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Jeremy Hammer
  • Publication number: 20220304665
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Chien-Fu CHEN, Shih-Jie CHEN, Jia-Hui LIN
  • Publication number: 20220304666
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Eduard GRATACOS SOLSONA, Elisenda EIXARCH ROCA, German FEBAS BOSOMBA, Salvador BORRÓS GÓMEZ, Talita MICHELETTI HELFER
  • Publication number: 20220304667
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Wierzbicki, Duncan Maitland, Matthew W. Miller, Andrea D. Muschenborn, Landon Nash, Jason M. Szafron, Todd Landsman
  • Publication number: 20220304668
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Katherine D. Stoy, Samuel Kwok Wai Au, Carolyn M. Fenech, Giuseppe Maria Prisco
  • Publication number: 20220304669
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Derong LENG, Zhuhai LV, Wenqi LV, Changqing LI, Long LONG, Jianyu WEI, Chengwei TANG, Li DING
  • Publication number: 20220304670
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Mario Abraham, Michael Wittnebel
  • Publication number: 20220304671
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Jin Kwon LEE
  • Publication number: 20220304672
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Kalhorn, Mark Semler, Christopher Hapstack, Joe Ruscito
  • Publication number: 20220304673
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas Scherr, Roger Goldberg, Ghazaleh Rostami Nia
  • Publication number: 20220304674
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald G. LITKE, John F. GOODMAN, Justin KROM, Jake A. LUCKMAN, Nathan VENSKYTIS
  • Publication number: 20220304675
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Gaurav Savant
  • Publication number: 20220304676
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20220304677
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: TSYMM INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Allan Wulc, Joel Bernstein, Douglas Hudson, Bruce Bernstein
  • Publication number: 20220304678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Maruho Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. HUNTINGTON, Brett A. SNYDER, Matthew Byrnes NEWELL, Micah Bruvold BLACK
  • Publication number: 20220304679
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20220304680
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chad P. Boudreaux
  • Publication number: 20220304681
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer
  • Publication number: 20220304682
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Jason L. Harris
  • Publication number: 20220304683
    Abstract: Articulation joint arrangements for facilitating multi-axis articulation of a surgical end effector relative to a shaft assembly of a surgical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
  • Publication number: 20220304684
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Devanathan Raghavan, Geoffrey C. Hueil, Anil K. Nalagatla, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris
  • Publication number: 20220304685
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Publication number: 20220304686
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer, Kevin M. Fiebig, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Chester O. Baxter, III, Christopher Q. Seow
  • Publication number: 20220304687
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Seth D. Holdmeyer, Kevin M. Fiebig, Tylor C. Muhlenkamp, Chester O. Baxter, III
  • Publication number: 20220304688
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Aaron J. Chow
  • Publication number: 20220304689
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Publication number: 20220304690
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel
  • Publication number: 20220304691
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Roanit Fernandes, Jitendra Bhargava Srinivas
  • Publication number: 20220304692
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Olesea Diaz-Chiosa, Robert H. Knapp, Matthew S. Eschbach, Matthew J. Chowaniec, Johana M. Marinelli
  • Publication number: 20220304693
    Abstract: 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 sk
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Gustaf EKLUND, David WIDLUND
  • Publication number: 20220304694
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Publication number: 20220304695
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Donglin MIAO
  • Publication number: 20220304696
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Rhee, Vincent Divino, Ashok Nageswaran, Junwei Li
  • Publication number: 20220304697
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: ENDOSHAPE, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Mirigian, Brad Homann, Richard Briganti, Troy Chapman, Dean Carpenter, Steven Choi, Jessi Watson, Charles Barkenbus, Daniel Ashurst, David Willenbrink
  • Publication number: 20220304698
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan LORENZO, Hussein GIRNARY, Robert SLAZAS
  • Publication number: 20220304699
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lacey GOROCHOW
  • Publication number: 20220304700
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Victoria Moore O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20220304701
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20220304702
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: MicroPort Orthopedics Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Carroll, Richard Obert, Paul Stemniski
  • Publication number: 20220304703
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: MATHEW WALKINGTON
  • Publication number: 20220304704
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventor: Thoai Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20220304705
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: June Access IP, LLC
    Inventors: Billie Coppedge, Edward Karpowicz, Kevin Tesreau, William S. Parks
  • Publication number: 20220304706
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20220304707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20220304708
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Fusion Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20220304709
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Stanley J. Kmiec, JR.