Patents Issued in October 17, 2023
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Patent number: 11786228Abstract: A multi-use tongue depressor fabricated using the same materials and dimensions as commercially available ones. The tongue depressor depresses, retracts, move, shifts or sweeps a patient's tongue during a healthcare provider's examination of the patient's oral cavity in such a way as to maximize visibility of a target pathology inside the patient's oral cavity, the tongue depressor is adapted to conduct distance, depth and position measurements in the patient's oral cavity so as to assist health care providers in the identification and treatment of oral pathologies.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Wai Pong Ng
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Patent number: 11786229Abstract: An adapter assembly is provided and includes a housing for connection with a surgical device and for operative communication with at least one rotatable drive shaft of the surgical device; an outer tube having a proximal end supported by the housing and a distal end for connection with a selected end effector, wherein the distal end of the outer tube is in operative communication with each of the at least one force receiving drive member of the end effector; at least one drive transmitting/converting assembly for interconnecting a respective one of the at least one rotatable drive shaft of the surgical device and one of the at least one force receiving drive member of the end effector; and a circuit board supported in the housing and storing at least one of operating parameters and life cycle information which are unique to the adapter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Robert Applegate, David M. McCuen
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Patent number: 11786230Abstract: A laparoscopic surgical apparatus for performing a surgical procedure through a single incision in a patient's body includes a gross positioning arm supported on a moveable platform, the gross positioner including a head; at least one articulated tool positioning apparatus coupled via a tool controller to an underside of the head, the articulated tool positioning apparatus being configured to receive a tool for performing surgical operations, the tool controller being actuated by the head to cause movements of the articulated tool positioning apparatus for performing surgical operations; and wherein the gross positioner is configured to permit the head to be positioned to facilitate insertion of the articulated tool positioning apparatus through the incision into the patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Rene Robert, David Allen Zitnick, Peter John Kenneth Cameron, Leonard M. Faria, Andrea Bajo
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Patent number: 11786231Abstract: Surgical retractors are disclosed herein. More particularly but not exclusively, in one form, a surgical retractor includes blade portions positioned on opposite ends thereof. The retractor also includes one or more portions positioned between the blade portions which provide an ergonomic handle design configured to facilitate engagement thereof by a user. By way of non-limiting example, in one form the ergonomic design includes a pair of concave surfaces spaced apart and positioned on opposite sides of the body of the retractor from one another. Other features and aspects relating to this and other surgical retractors are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SECTSEE Surgical Retractors, LLCInventor: Randy Delcore
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Patent number: 11786232Abstract: A force-sensing joint tensioner assembly, surgical system, and method of use is provided. The joint tensioner assembly can include a housing that is configured to receive a fluid from a pump and a movable member that is configured to translate relative to the housing as the fluid is pumped into the housing. The tensioner and/or a surgical system including the tensioner can further include a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure exerted by the movable member as the movable member translates and distracts the patient's joint. A surgical computer system can be configured to determine a distraction distance of the joint according to a volume of the fluid pumped into the joint tensioner assembly by the pump and/or determine a pressure exerted by the movable member according to the pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventor: Benjamin McCandless
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Patent number: 11786233Abstract: A surgical access assembly includes a cannula including an elongated shaft and a retention anchor movably positionable along the elongated shaft. The retention anchor includes an annular body and a fixation body. The annular body includes a proximally-facing surface, a distally-facing surface, an inner side surface defining an opening therethrough, and an outer side surface. The fixation body includes a disc secured to the distally-facing surface of the annular body and wings extending radially outwardly from the disc beyond the outer side surface of the annular body. The disc defines an opening therethrough and the elongated shaft extends through the openings in the annular body and the fixation body.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kevin Desjardin, Douglas M. Pattison, Oksana Buyda, Christopher A. Tokarz, Astley C. Lobo, Amanda M. Adinolfi
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Patent number: 11786234Abstract: A knotless suture anchor construct for securing a tissue in a desired position relative to a bone hole. The construct includes a substrate having a first end and a second end, and a filament woven through a plurality of passing locations along the substrate. The filament forms a first loop extending to a passing limb and reducing limb. There is a passing portion in the reducing limb between two adjacent passing locations of the plurality of passing locations. In a pre-deployment configuration, the first loop of the filament extends from a first end of the substrate and the passing limb and the reducing limb extend from the second end of the substrate. Also, in the pre-deployment configuration, the passing portion extends through the first loop, forming a second loop in the reducing limb.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: Peter Miller, Adrian Bosworth
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Patent number: 11786235Abstract: Methods of joint repair employing sutures and attached fixation devices are discussed. For example, a bone block graft procedure (e.g., Latarjet) is discussed which employs fixation devices to secure contact between graft surfaces of two bones. A suture construct, including a continuous suture loop routed through a first fastener, is secured to a first bone. Looped ends of the suture loop are passed through passageways formed in the two bones. The looped suture ends are further routed through a second fastener. The second fastener is mounted to the second bone and a sliding knot, formed in the looped suture ends, is advanced into contact with the second fastener. The suture is further tensioned using a tensioner device to secure the two bones together.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Mason James Bettenga, Christoph Haessig, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Oliver Streit, Stephen Anthony Santangelo
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Patent number: 11786236Abstract: A method of coupling a first portion of an anatomy to a second portion of the anatomy includes coupling first and second bones of the anatomy with a bone-tendon-bone implant. The bone-tendon-bone implant has a first bone end, a second bone end and a replacement tendon between the first and second bone ends. The first and second bone ends are positioned in corresponding first and second bores of the first and second bones. The first bone end is secured to the first bone with a first bone anchor. A second anchor coupled to the bone-tendon-bone implant is passed through and outside the second bore. The second anchor is coupled to an adjustable suture construct having two adjustable suture loops. Tensioning at least one of first and second ends of the adjustable suture construct tensions the replacement tendon and positions the first bone relative to the second bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Gregory J. Denham, Kevin T. Stone
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Patent number: 11786237Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising an elongate shaft assembly that includes a surgical end effector that is operably coupled thereto by an articulation joint. The surgical instrument may include a first distal articulation driver operably coupled to the surgical end effector and a second distal articulation driver that is coupled to the surgical end effector. At least one driver member may operably engage the first and second distal articulation drivers such that when the first distal articulation driver is moved in a distal direction, the least one driver moves the second distal articulation driver in a proximal direction and when the first distal articulation driver is moved in the proximal direction, the at least one driver member moves the second distal articulation driver in the distal direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Chester O. Baxter, III, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Morgan R. Hunter, Darwin L. Schultz
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Patent number: 11786238Abstract: The present invention discloses a surgical stapler instrument. The surgical stapler instrument comprises a handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. A bottom jaw is detachably coupled to the distal end of the handle assembly. The bottom jaw having a staple cartridge surface, configured to eject one or more staples. Further, a top jaw is detachably coupled to the bottom jaw toward the distal end of the handle assembly. The top jaw comprises a staple pocket disposed over an anvil surface of the top jaw and configured to bend the ejected one or more staples and deliver into targeted tissues. An effective friction coefficient (?e) of the staple pocket of the top jaw is lower than the staple cartridge surface of the bottom jaw to achieve optimized stapling.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: GENESIS MEDTECH (USA) INC.Inventor: Shan Wan
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Patent number: 11786239Abstract: Articulation joint arrangements for facilitating multi-axis articulation of a surgical end effector relative to a shaft assembly of a surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Aaron J. Chow, Adam D. Hensel, Luke C. Ice, Sudhir B. Patel
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Patent number: 11786240Abstract: In general, systems and methods described herein include active or passive sensing mechanisms, such as sensors, that can monitor at least one exposure condition of an adjunct and any medicant(s) retained therein. In some instances, the active or passive sensing mechanisms can also track the extent of the adjunct's and medicant(s)'s exposure, e.g., frequency, intensity, and/or duration).Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael J. Vendely, Shane R. Adams, Jason L. Harris
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Patent number: 11786241Abstract: A shell assembly includes a shell housing defining a cavity, a plurality of staples, a staple cartridge supported on the shell housing, a pusher assembly positioned within the cavity of the shell housing, and a hydraulic piston configured to engage the pusher assembly to impart axial displacement to the pusher assembly and form a fluid tight seal against the shell housing. The staple cartridge defines slots that receive the plurality of staples. The pusher assembly includes a plurality of pushers arranged in an annular configuration to eject the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge. Supply of a fluid into the cavity of the shell housing advances the hydraulic piston, which, in turn, advances the pusher assembly to eject the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: David A. Nicholas
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Patent number: 11786242Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member, and a clamp member operable to releasably clamp the first elongate member against the second elongate member. A distal portion of the first elongate member supports an anvil surface having a plurality of staple forming pockets. A distal portion of the second elongate member is configured to receive a staple cartridge. A firing assembly of the surgical stapler is translatable from a first longitudinal position to a second longitudinal position to fire the staple cartridge when the first elongate member is clamped against the second elongate member. A retaining assembly of the surgical stapler includes a first retaining member configured to releasably couple a proximal end of the first elongate member with a proximal end of the second elongate member, and a second retaining member configured to releasably retain the firing assembly in the first longitudinal position.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Andrew C. Deck, Jason D. Jones, Gregory J. Bakos, Brian D. Schings
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Patent number: 11786243Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Adam D. Hensel, Aaron J. Chow
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Patent number: 11786244Abstract: A manual retraction tool for use with a surgical tool assembly of a surgical device includes a shaft, a rotation mechanism, and a trigger. The shaft is dimensioned to be inserted into a rotational connector of a surgical tool assembly and to effect rotation of the connector upon rotation of the shaft. The rotation mechanism configured to rotatably support the shaft. The trigger is operably connected to the rotation mechanism such that when the trigger is actuated from a first position to a second position, the rotation mechanism rotates the shaft about a longitudinal axis in a first direction to effect rotation of the rotational connector of the surgical tool assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Earl Zergiebel, Pawel Abramek
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Patent number: 11786245Abstract: A surgical system is usable in a surgical procedure. The surgical system includes a surgical hub; a powered surgical instrument; and a communication module configured to: receive first data regarding a first surgical activity of the surgical procedure; receive second data regarding a second surgical activity of the surgical procedure; select transmission rates for transmission of the first data and the second data between the powered surgical instrument and the surgical hub based on at least one characteristic of at least one of the first surgical activity and the second surgical activity; and transmit the first data and the second data between the powered surgical instrument and the surgical hub at the selected transmission rates.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALInventor: Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Patent number: 11786246Abstract: A staple cartridge system is disclosed which can be interchangeably used with a staple cartridge comprising wire staples and a staple cartridge comprising stamped staples.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Gregory J. Bakos
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Patent number: 11786247Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a body portion and a tool assembly. The body portion includes a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion extending distally from the large diameter portion. The large diameter portion supports larger internal components of the device including a lockout assembly adapted to prevent refiring of the stapler to allow the diameter of the small diameter portion of the device to be minimized to facilitate passage of the small diameter portion of the stapler and the tool assembly through an 8 mm trocar.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kenneth H. Whitfield, Thomas Casasanta, Timothy D. Ebner, Anthony Gaddy
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Patent number: 11786248Abstract: A surgical kit includes a surgical stapling device and a loading assembly. The surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly and a buttress material. The tool assembly includes first and second jaw members. The first jaw member supports a staple cartridge that includes a retention assembly. The retention assembly includes a cam block including a pair of protrusions and a spring biasing the cam block towards the second jaw member. The buttress material includes proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion defines bores laterally spaced apart and configured to receive the pair of protrusions of the cam block. The distal portion defines a cavity to be placed over a distal end portion of the staple cartridge. The loading assembly includes a housing defining a chamber configured to receive a portion of the buttress material. The housing includes a proximal portion defining a slot configured to receive the buttress material therethrough and the pair of protrusions of the cam block.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Jacob C. Baril
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Patent number: 11786249Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use in delivering surgical tissue connectors into an area of the body and removing the surgical tissue connectors from the body area. The tissue connectors are connected to a base which allows for easy adjustment of the tissue connectors along a cord. The base includes a locking mechanism which impinges a sliding knot in the cord, and, in alternate configurations of the locking mechanism and knot, impinges on the sliding knot to prevent sliding in a loosening direction but allow sliding in a tightening direction, or allows sliding in a loosening direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Freehold Surgical, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Smith, Darren R. Sherman
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Patent number: 11786250Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft assembly, a stapling assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly and extending along a central axis, and an anvil configured to selectively couple with the stapling assembly to compress a tissue and form staples in the tissue. The stapling assembly includes a housing assembly that includes a proximal housing and a distal housing. The proximal housing is secured to the shaft assembly and is separable from the distal housing to thereby releasably couple the distal housing with the shaft assembly. The stapling assembly further includes a deck member having an annular array of staple openings configured to receive a plurality of staples, and a knife member at least partially disposed within the housing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventor: Jonathan M. Cepress
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Patent number: 11786251Abstract: A method for adaptive control of surgical network control and interaction is disclosed. The surgical network includes a surgical feedback system. The surgical feedback system includes a surgical instrument, a data source, and a surgical hub configured to communicably couple to the data source and the surgical instrument. The surgical hub includes a control circuit. The method includes receiving, by the control circuit, information related to devices communicatively coupled to the surgical network; and adaptively controlling, by the control circuit, the surgical network based on the received information.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Michael J. Vendely, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Mark S. Zeiner, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Hilary A. Reinhardt
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Patent number: 11786252Abstract: Methods for treatment of aneurysms using a sequential manifold console to deploy multiple filling structures are provided herein. In one aspect, aneurysms are treated by simultaneously filling two double-walled filling structure using a sequential manifold console to guide a user in the steps to be followed in the procedure and to reliably achieve a consistent and durable aneurysmal treatment using a curable medium. The structures may be delivered over balloon deployment mechanisms in order to shape and open tubular lumens therethrough. Pairs of filling structures delivered to the aneurysm from different access openings of a patient can be simultaneously prepared and pressurized from a single treatment console when treating abdominal aortic aneurysms using the described systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Endologix LLCInventors: Stefan Schreck, Jason Fox
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Patent number: 11786253Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Vincent Divino, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee, Madhur Arunrao Kadam, Julie Kulak
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Patent number: 11786254Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke that provide immediate blood flow restoration to a vessel occluded by a clot and, after reestablishing blood flow, address the clot itself Immediate blood flow restoration advantageously can facilitate natural lysis of the clot and also can reduce or obviate the concern for distal embolization due to fragmentation of the clot. Several embodiments of the invention provide for progressive, or modular, treatment based upon the nature of the clot. For example, the progressive treatment can include immediate restoration of blood flow, in-situ clot management, and/or clot removal depending on the particular circumstances of the treatment. The in-situ clot management can include, for example, lysis, maceration, and/or removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: David A. Ferrera, Andrew H. Cragg, John Fulkerson
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Patent number: 11786255Abstract: A packaging for an implant to hold the implant in a first condition. The packaging including a first packaging tube and a container, wherein the implant is movable from the container into the first tube and maintained within the first tube in a second condition, the implant having a first transverse dimension in the first condition and a second transverse dimension in the second condition, the second transverse dimension being less than the first transverse dimension.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: NEUROGAMI MEDICAL, INCInventors: Stephen J. Hebert, Bartosz Bojanowski
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Patent number: 11786256Abstract: Devices and methods are described for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA). The device excludes the LAA from blood flow to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. The implantable device is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA and secured within the LAA. The implant comprises an expandable and compliant frame and an expandable and conformable tubular foam body carried by the frame. The device may have a thromboresistant cover at a proximal end and a thromboresistant coating on the foam body. The frame may have recapture struts inclining radially outwardly in the distal direction from a central hub. The frame may have axially extending side wall struts, with adjacent pairs of side wall struts joined at one or more apexes. Anchors extend from the frame to engage tissue. The anchors can also be reversible to allow retraction of the anchors and repositioning or retrieval of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CONFORMAL MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: David A. Melanson, Andy H. Levine, James H. Loper, Michael T. Radford, Carol Devellian, Aaron V. Kaplan, Ronald B. Lamport
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Patent number: 11786257Abstract: A method of correcting an alignment between bones of a foot may involve positioning a first cutting slot of a bone cutting guide over a first metatarsal and inserting a first fixation pin through a first fixation aperture of the bone cutting guide and into the first metatarsal. The method may also involve inserting a cutting member through the first cutting slot to remove a portion of the first metatarsal and adjusting an alignment of the first metatarsal relative to a first cuneiform. In some examples, the method further includes positioning a second cutting slot of the bone cutting guide over the first cuneiform and inserting a second fixation pin through a second fixation aperture of bone cutting guide into the first cuneiform. The method can involve inserting a cutting member through the second cutting slot to remove a portion of the first cuneiform and causing the first metatarsal to fuse to the first cuneiform in the moved position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Paul Dayton, Robert D. Santrock, Daniel J. Hatch, W. Bret Smith, Carlos Eduardo Gil, Sean F. Scanlan, Joe William Ferguson, F. Barry Bays, John T. Treace
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Patent number: 11786258Abstract: A cutting burr that includes a pair of axially spaced diamond-shaped portions designed to be keyed into a spindle of a locking mechanism of a high speed surgical drilling instrument and adapted to fit into a single pawl thereof to lock said cutting burr in place so as to prevent axial movement thereof and provide concentric rotation of said cutting burr without any wobbling. The orientation of both portions may be identical with respect to a center plan and diamond shape in the portion at the proximal end of the shank of the cutting tool may be larger than the intermediately located diamond shape of the other portion. The apexes of the facets of the six-sided diamond shape may be disposed below the surface of the shank of the cutting burr.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Eddy H. del Rio, Duane Jeffrey Enck
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Patent number: 11786259Abstract: Systems and methods for ultrasonically-assisted placement of orthopedic implants is described herein. An example method may comprise delivering ultrasonic energy to a surgical instrument such as a screw driver, Jamshidi needle, awl, probe, or tap that is in contact with the bone region targeted for removal and/or being prepared for implant placement. The method may further comprise delivering the ultrasonic energy via a probe passed through a cannulated surgical instrument and/or implant. An example system may comprise an ultrasonic generator coupled to a transducer, a probe or surgical instrument coupled to the transducer, a cannulated surgical instrument that allows passage of the probe, and a computing device configured to control the ultrasonic generator and take input from the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: MiRus LLCInventors: Angad Singh, Jay Yadav
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Patent number: 11786260Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Braham K. Dhillon, Ramon Luna
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Patent number: 11786261Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods can include a surgical orientation device and/or a reference sensor device. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, to measure an angle, to orient a cutting guide, to orient a resection guide, to resect the femur, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Nielsen, Matthew Yacono
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Patent number: 11786262Abstract: Joint balancing methods and apparatus for arthroplasty procedures are disclosed. An example knee balancing jig may include a tibial placement guide configured for mounting to a tibial reference in a generally medial-lateral orientation in position generally anterior to a knee and/or at least one balancing assembly. The balancing assembly may include a vertical guide configured to releasably mount to the tibial placement guide in a generally inferior-superior orientation, at least one posteriorly extending paddle selectively vertically movable along the vertical guide, the paddle configured to selectively engage a distal femur and/or a proximal tibia, and/or at least one pin guide selectively vertically movable along the vertical guide, the at least one pin guide comprising at least one opening configured to receive at least one of a drill bit and a bone pin therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Knimble Designs, Inc.Inventors: Richard David Komistek, Thomas Jefferson Blumenfeld, Derek F Amanatullah, Michael LaCour
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Patent number: 11786263Abstract: A sound wave treatment device for medical treatment using compression waves, in particular for lithotripsy, includes a sound wave generator, a plurality of piezo elements that are coupled to the sound wave generator, and, an electrical high voltage unit that is set up for supplying the piezo elements with high electrical voltage. The high voltage unit has a blocking converter unit having a transformer, wherein the transformer has a primary coil, a high voltage coil, and spacers, wherein the high voltage coil has a plurality of high voltage windings that are embedded in an insulating mass and are positioned using the spacers such that adjacent high voltage windings are at a defined distance (a) from one another due to the spacers.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: RICHARD WOLF GMBHInventors: Dominic Valet, Alexander Wössner
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Patent number: 11786264Abstract: A method for sensing at least one property with an instrument, wherein the instrument comprises an elongate shaft body; the method comprising the steps of: securing a sensor film conformally to the elongate shaft body, the sensor film comprising: at least one substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element; a first conductive layer residing on the first surface, the first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon, and wherein the first conductive layer is grounded; a second conductive layer residing on the second surface, the second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and coupled to the at least one sensing element; causing the at least one sensing element to measure at least one property and output a sensed signal and to convey the sensed signal via the second conductive layer to an electronics module.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Forcen Inc.Inventors: Robert Brooks, Justin Wee, Justin Gerstle, Thomas Looi, James Drake
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Patent number: 11786265Abstract: A transvascularly placed steerable microcatheter, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The steerable microcatheter is generally fabricated from stainless steel, nitinol, or other metal and includes an outer tube, an inner tube, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The steerable microcatheter can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature. The microcatheter is especially suited to robotic or powered control applications with user intervention or using artificial intelligence (AI).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen
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Patent number: 11786266Abstract: Devices and methods for collecting tissue fragments of variable sizes from a surgical site are described herein. The devices can include at least two filters having a different pore size for the collection and sorting of tissue fragments by size.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: G. Joshua Karnes, Shane Noble, Christopher Bare, Andrea Matuska
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Patent number: 11786267Abstract: A frequency control method and system for an ultrasonic surgical tool. The frequency control method for an ultrasonic tool comprised: obtaining a maximum value of a phase difference between an operating voltage and an operating current of the ultrasonic surgical tool; determining whether the maximum value is less than zero, so as to obtain a first determination result; if the first determination result indicates that the maximum value is not less than zero, adjusting an operating frequency of the ultrasonic surgical tool to a frequency corresponding to the phase difference to zero; if the first determination result indicates that the maximum value is less than zero, subtracting a preset value from the maximum value to obtain a phase lock point; and adjusting, according to the phase lock point, the operating frequency of the ultrasonic tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: INNOLCON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventors: Fuyuan Wang, Zhenzhong Liu, Zhongyu Yan, Wei Luo
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Patent number: 11786268Abstract: An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, and an end effector. The acoustic waveguide extends along the shaft and is configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The clamp arm is pivotable toward the ultrasonic blade. The end effector defines a first longitudinal region and a second longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade in the first longitudinal region. The end effector is configured to sever tissue with the ultrasonic blade in the second longitudinal region.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Jeffrey D. Messerly, David A. Witt, Foster B. Stulen, Christopher A. Papa, Vincent P. Battaglia, Jr.
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Patent number: 11786269Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T. To, Christopher James Danek
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Patent number: 11786270Abstract: A conformable guide for directing penile injections has an elastomeric or conformable tube having an open end distally for passing over a glans and a shaft of a penis toward a root of the penis on placement. The conformable guide can have an annulus shaped spirally wrapped portion of the elastomeric tube at the distal end configured to unwrap on placement toward the root. The elastomeric tube has one or more observable injection site locations marked or otherwise indicated on the elastomeric tube when positioned onto the shaft of the penis. The conformable guide is made of a stretchable synthetic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Michael P. Zahalsky
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Patent number: 11786271Abstract: A trocar for insertion into an organ of a patient includes a cannula, an obturator body, and two or more interchangeable obturator heads. The cannula has a longitudinal axis. The obturator body is configured to be inserted into the cannula. The two or more interchangeable obturator heads are each configured to be detachably fitted at a distal end of the obturator body.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Assaf Govari, Yehuda Algawi, Ilya Sitnitsky, Stanislav Katzir
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Patent number: 11786272Abstract: A catheter system for retrieving a leadless cardiac pacemaker from a patient is provided. The cardiac pacemaker can include a docking or retrieval feature configured to be grasped by the catheter system. In some embodiments, the retrieval catheter can include a snare configured to engage the retrieval feature of the pacemaker. The retrieval catheter can include a torque shaft selectively connectable to a docking cap and be configured to apply rotational torque to a pacemaker to be retrieved. Methods of delivering the leadless cardiac pacemaker with the delivery system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: PACESETTER, INC.Inventors: Alexander Khairkhahan, Alan Klenk, Thomas Blake Eby
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Patent number: 11786273Abstract: A surgical connection device for a spine is disclosed including a stabilization member, compression arms and traction arms, the device being used in conjunction with first anchor points fixed to vertebrae at a first lateral side of the spine and second anchor points fixed to vertebrae at a second lateral side of the spine. A first spinal rod may be attached to the first anchor points and a second spinal rod may be attached to the second anchor points. The compression arms connect the stabilization member to the first and second anchor points or rods and bear compressive forces. The traction arms connect the stabilization member to the first and o second anchor points or rods and bear tensile forces. Application of both tensile and compressive forces via the device may serve to straighten, change a direction of bending or increase a degree of bending of the rods and/or spine. The use of the traction arms may also provide for a more flexible construct.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SPINAL DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD.Inventors: Gregory James Roger, Davor Saravanja
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Patent number: 11786274Abstract: A bone hook apparatus is provided that includes a base, a rod receptacle disposed on a proximal side of the base, a first hook distally extending from the base and oriented in a first direction, and a second hook distally extending from the base and oriented in a second direction opposing the first direction, the first hook and second hook together configured to receive the bone. Kits and spinal constructs employing the bone hook apparatus are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventor: Prakhar Goel
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Patent number: 11786275Abstract: An interspinous fusion device is described. The interspinous fusion device includes a spacer member and an anchor member. The spacer member has a ring with two or more anchor assemblies projecting laterally from substantially opposite sides of the spacer member ring. The spacer member further has a first zip lock flange and a second zip lock flange, each of the first and second zip lock flanges extends transversely from the spacer member ring wherein each of the first and second zip lock flanges each comprises a series of teeth protruding from it. The anchor member has a ring with two or more anchor assemblies projecting laterally from substantially opposite sides of the anchor member ring. The anchor member further has a barrel extending transversely from the anchor member ring. The barrel comprises a first column of recesses adapted to mate with the teeth of the first zip lock flange and a second column of recesses adapted to mate with the teeth of the second zip lock flange.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: AURORA SPINE, INC.Inventor: Trent James Northcutt
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Patent number: 11786276Abstract: Devices and methods for bending or cutting implants are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an instrument can convert a rotational input force (e.g., supplied by a powered driver tool) into movement of a first rod holder with respect to a second rod holder. Such movement can form a bend in a rod or other implant held by the first and second rod holders. Various mechanisms for converting this movement are disclosed, such as a worm drive mechanism and a conical gear mechanism, as are various types of rod holders, including orbiting rollers, lid-type rod holders, fixed and pivoting half-pipe rod holders, and full-pipe rod holders. In some embodiments, the instrument can also be used for cutting, for example by rotating a cutting wheel with respect to a cutting plate to cut a rod or other implant inserted through openings formed in the cutting wheel and the cutting plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Renaud Rouge, Jakub Galkowski, Thibault Chandanson
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Patent number: 11786277Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and methods related to surgical procedures, such as spinal surgeries. The medical devices, systems, and methods utilize an orthopedic or spinal screw system tower, such as a pedicle screw tower configured to be attachable to, removable from, and re-attachable to a pedicle screw head.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SNJ Patents, LLCInventor: Charles Theofilos