Patents Issued in February 22, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240058041
    Abstract: Disclosed is a combined intramedullary and extramedullary bone stabilization and alignment system, which includes both methods and apparatuses for the alignment and stabilization of a first bone or piece of bone to a second bone or piece of bone. Embodiments of the system may include an implant device which has an elongated framework within the intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion which are cannulated. The cannulated aspect of the framework includes a wire aperture through both the intramedullary portion and the extramedullary portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew D. Lundquist, Jonathan Fisher
  • Publication number: 20240058042
    Abstract: A surgical osteotomy fixation device having a first brace portion with a first plurality of openings formed therethrough, and a second brace portion with a second plurality of openings formed therethrough. A bridge portion extends between the first brace portion and the second brace portion, the bridge portion including at least one hole formed therethrough. The device is fastened in place to allow fixation of a tibial tubercle fragment during osteotomies during complex primary and revision total knee surgery, as well as sports and reconstructive procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Timothy Damron
  • Publication number: 20240058043
    Abstract: Improved shape memory material orthopedic fixation implant embodiments useful for various joint fusion procedures are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: John Kent ELLINGTON
  • Publication number: 20240058044
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a secure and durable implant are disclosed. For example, the systems and methods may include securely attaching an anchor to an implant body. In some cases, the anchor has an anchor head. In some cases, a coupler for coupling to the implant body is configured to receive the anchor. Some implementations of the disclosed systems and methods include a rivet for attaching the anchor to the coupler. In some implementations at least one of the anchor head and the rivet includes a projection, while the other includes a socket configured to receive the projection. Other implementations are discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Nexus Spine, LLC
    Inventors: Peter A. Halverson, David T. Hawkes
  • Publication number: 20240058045
    Abstract: A surgical system may include a conductive stylet with a distal end advanceable into bone material and a proximal end coupled to a stylet hub. A handle is non-removably attached to the stylet hub, and removably attachable to an insulative cannula hub. The cannula hub is non-removably attached to a conductive cannula that surrounds the stylet when the handle is attached to the proximal end of the insulative cannula hub. An outer insulative sheath is slideably engaged to insulative cannula hub, and has a radio-opaque distal tip. An electrical signal source may be applied to the stylet hub to conduct a pedicle integrity assessment. The handle and stylet may be removed from the cannula assembly, leaving the cannula assembly in place at the surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: James Lee, Graham Witherby
  • Publication number: 20240058046
    Abstract: A surgical rod cutter-bender assembly includes: a first portion including a protrusion; and a second portion including a recess associated with the protrusion, the first portion and the second portion together defining a pivot axis such that the first portion and the second portion are configured for pivoting relative to one another about the pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Melnick, Tomas Fandel
  • Publication number: 20240058047
    Abstract: A multimodality or hybrid ablation system includes an ablation apparatus for creating a lesion in target tissue. The ablation apparatus has an ablation shaft including a handle, a first portion, an ablation portion, distal tip, at least one ablation energy delivery lumen, at least one ablation energy return lumen, and a stylet lumen that extends substantially along a length of the ablation shaft from the handle to at least the ablation portion. The ablation apparatus also includes a stylet that is capable of being inserted into the stylet lumen where the stylet is made of a shape-memory material. A plurality of electrodes are arranged on the ablation portion for measuring or verifying tissue contact with the tissue and applying a pulsed electric field. Optionally, the pulsed electric field may be applied after or in parallel with freezing the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: ADAGIO MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei V. BABKIN, Shirzad SHAHRIARI, Hou Man CHONG, Pedram NOURIAN, Faysal S. AHMED, Kevin D. RUPP
  • Publication number: 20240058048
    Abstract: A treatment tool generator includes: a power source configured to supply power to a treatment tool; and a processor configured to control an operation of the power source and the treatment tool, the processor being configured to cause the power source to supply the power to the treatment tool to apply treatment energy to a biological tissue from the treatment tool, calculate a thickness index value to be an index of a thickness dimension of the biological tissue that is grasped by the treatment tool, determine whether it is a change timing to change a control state of at least one of the power source and the treatment tool based on the thickness index value, and perform at least one of a first control, a second control, and a third control upon determining that it is the change timing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shoei TSURUTA
  • Publication number: 20240058049
    Abstract: Provided herein are new compositions, methods, and devices to treat cancer through a combination of immunologic chemotherapeutic agents and ablation techniques. These compositions can include immune checkpoint inhibitors, cytokines and nucleic acid drugs that aid in eliciting an immune response to treat the tumor. The administration of these compositions in addition to various ablating techniques provides a presentation of the cancer cell antigens to the immune system and the immunologic targeting of the cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Gary Onik, James A. Miessau, DG Bostwick
  • Publication number: 20240058050
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle, including a movable body. The medical device also includes a shaft extending from the handle, and an electrode at a distal end of the shaft. Movement of the movable portion of the handle controls a position of the electrode relative to the distal end of the shaft. At least a portion of the shaft includes a braiding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Mannion PFIZENMAIER, Gary A. JORDAN, Anthony Frank TASSONI
  • Publication number: 20240058051
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: forceps including: (i) a first working arm having a contact surface and (ii) a second working arm having a contact surface; wherein the forceps has a first electrical configuration where the contact surface of the first working arm and the contact surface of the second working arm are substantially opposite each other so that the contact surfaces of the forceps can be used to grip an item between the working arms and so that the forceps is configured to deliver a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both; and wherein the forceps has second electrical configuration where the contact surface of the first working arm and the contact surface of the second working arm are askew relative to each other and an electrode edge is formed on at least one side of the forceps so that a second therapy current extends from the electrode edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Kester Julian Batchelor
  • Publication number: 20240058052
    Abstract: A surgical system includes a generator that delivers a first RF power signal during a seal cycle, and a second RF power signal during a cut cycle. A surgical device is electrically coupled to the generator and has first and second jaws having respective opposing conductive seal surface electrodes configured for bi-polar sealing of spaced apart first and second portions of tissue compressed between the jaws during a seal cycle. The device further includes a cut electrode disposed within the first jaw, the cut electrode having an elongate conductive edge surface that presses against a third portion of the tissue located between the first and second portions when the jaws are compressing the tissue, wherein the cut electrode acts as a monopolar electrode that severs the third portion of the tissue during a cut cycle performed after the seal cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Schmaltz, Keir Hart, Miao Huang, Jenifer Kennedy, Dodge Kramer, David Ross, Arlen Ward
  • Publication number: 20240058053
    Abstract: A surgical instrument having an end effector mounted on the end of an elongate shaft extending from a handle. The end-effector is capable of different operations, including grasping, cutting, and sealing and/or coagulating tissue, and one of the operations is controlled by a trigger mechanism contained within the handle. In some embodiments, the end effector includes a pair of curved jaw members and blade assembly having a cutting blade at its distal end. The trigger mechanism drives blade assembly longitudinally within the elongate shaft such that the cutting blade protrudes between the jaw members. To help the trigger mechanism push blade assembly around the curved jaws, the distal end of blade has a graduated flexibility that easily bends to the shape of the jaw members. The distal end of the blade may be provided with a low friction coating so that it can easily slide between the jaw members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Neill Tomás BRENNAN, Lewis Meurig JONES
  • Publication number: 20240058054
    Abstract: An endoscopic treatment tool includes a tubular portion; a rod that protrudes from a distal end surface of the tubular portion, and has a variable protrusion amount from the distal end surface; a first connection port to which a tool for water supply or suction is connectable; a first distal end opening in a distal end surface of the rod; a first channel that extends in an axial direction of the tubular portion, and has a distal end communicating with the first distal end opening and a proximal end communicating with the first connection port; a second connection port to which the tool is connectable; a second distal end opening in the distal end surface of the tubular portion; and a second channel, and has a distal end communicating with the second distal end opening and a proximal end communicating with the second connection port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: HOYA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noriyuki SUGITA, Ken OHATA
  • Publication number: 20240058055
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Csaba Truckai
  • Publication number: 20240058056
    Abstract: Tissue ablation system for the internal treatment of parenchymal organs, hollow anatomical conduits or blood vessels (7); said system comprising an Electromagnetic (EM) wave generator (1) and a catheter (8-14, 16-40) with an active distal end; characterized by the fact that said generator (1) includes at least two EM wave outputs (3-6) and is adapted to provide three types of EM waves through said outputs (3-6), namely Radiofrequency (RF), Microwave (MW) and Laser (LS); said generator (1) furthermore comprising a processing unit that is programmed, among other things, to emit all three EM waves at the same time and control the interaction among them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Lodovico BRANCHETTI, Mario DI CECIO, Enrico PASQUINO, Nicola DI MODUGNO
  • Publication number: 20240058057
    Abstract: Devices and methods can be used to treat of heart conditions, hypertension, and other medical disorders. For example, devices and methods for treating atrial fibrillation by performing thoracic vein ablation procedures, including pulmonary vein myocardium ablation are described herein. In some embodiments, the ablation is performed in coordination with the delivery a pharmacological agent that can abate the formation of tissue stenosis or neointimal hyperplasia caused by the ablation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Samuel J. Asirvatham, David R. Holmes, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240058058
    Abstract: Electrode assemblies include segmented electrodes disposed on a catheter. The segmented electrodes can be constructed at the tip of the catheter or more proximally located. Tip electrodes can be constructed from an electrically-insulative substrate covered with a conductive material. The conductive material can be deposited on the electrically-insulative substrate to form a single tip electrode or multiple segmented electrodes. In some embodiments the tip electrode can include irrigation flow holes for irrigation. A method of manufacturing a tip electrode comprising a thin layer of conductive material deposited on an electrically-insulative substrate is disclosed. Segmented ring electrodes can be constructed from segmented ring electrodes that can be equally separated around a circumference of a catheter. The segmented ring electrodes can be formed into segmented electrode subassemblies that can then be joined to a catheter shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Dale E. Just, D. Curtis Deno, Ram K. Balachandran, Troy T. Tegg
  • Publication number: 20240058059
    Abstract: Systems for enabling delivery of very high peak power laser pulses through optical fibers for use in ablation procedures preferably in contact mode. Such lasers advantageously emit at 355 nm wavelength. Other systems enable selective removal of undesired tissue within a blood vessel, while minimizing the risk of damaging the blood vessel itself, based on the use of the ablative properties of short laser pulses of 320 to 400 nm laser wavelength, with selected parameters of the mechanical walls of the tubes constituting the catheter, of the laser fluence and of the force that is applied by the catheter on the tissues. Additionally, a novel method of calibrating such catheters is disclosed, which also enables real time monitoring of the ablation process. Additionally, novel methods of protecting the fibers exit facets are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Eximo Medical Ltd .
    Inventors: Yoel ZABAR, Oren Meshulam STERN, Ilan BEN OREN
  • Publication number: 20240058060
    Abstract: A catheter system (100) for treating a treatment site (106) includes a first light source (124), a plurality of light guides (122A), a multiplexer (128), a multiplexer alignment system (142), and a first beamsplitter (268). The first light source (124) generates a source beam (124A). The multiplexer (128) receives the source beam (124A), and alternatively directs the source beam (124A) to each of the plurality of light guides (122A). The multiplexer alignment system (142) is operatively coupled to the multiplexer (128). The multiplexer alignment system (142) includes a second light source (270) that generates a probe source beam (270A) that is directed to scan across a guide proximal end (122P) of each of the plurality of light guides (122A) so that a time is determined to generate the source beam (124A) so that the source beam (124A) is optically coupled to the guide proximal end (122P) of each of the plurality of light guides (122A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher A. Cook, Gerald D. Bacher, John F. Black
  • Publication number: 20240058061
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices for, and method of, priming the tumor microenvironment with pressure pulses to enhance the efficacy of anticancer therapeutic agents, in a subject in need thereof. Further, increased response of solid tumors locally exposed to stress waves to systemically administered therapeutic agents, is disclosed. The pressure-pulse tumor-priming device comprises: a pulsed laser system (1), a light guide (2) to direct laser pulses to one or more light-to-pressure transducers (3), the one or more light-to-pressure transducers absorbing laser pulses from the pulsed laser system and generating pressure pulses, a tumor-positioning support structure (4) configured to couple one or more light-to-pressure transducers with a solid tumor (5), and a control system (6) to limit the exposure of the solid tumor to the pressure pulses. Anticancer therapeutic agents may be administered before, after or during the priming of solid tumors with pressure pulses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Luís Guilherme da Silva Arnaut Moreira, Maria Inês Pimentel Mendes, Diogo António da Cruz Figueiredo Pereira, Carlos Alberto Lourenço de Serpa Soares, Celso Manuel de Figueiredo Paiva João, João Pedro Freire Barraca Cardoso Santos
  • Publication number: 20240058062
    Abstract: A system and method of modeling a necrotized tissue in an ablation procedure, the method comprising providing, at a computational component, a computer model of a volume of human tissue, simulating, by the computational component, an ablation site in the computer model, determining, by the computational component, a deposited power density relating to at least an ablation parameter using at least an ablation mode, determining, by the computational component, a heat distribution at the ablation site as a function of the deposited power density, and identifying, by the computational component, a volume of tissue necrotized during an ablation procedure performed at the ablation site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Andrea Borsic
  • Publication number: 20240058063
    Abstract: Described herein are robotic arm assemblies that are configured to assist in making planar cuts in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The robotic arm assemblies have less than three motorized joints, but possess the functionality of conventional robotic arm assemblies that have greater numbers of motorized joints. The robotic arm assemblies further include one to four non-motorized joints. The non-motorized joints can include braking or locking mechanisms that are configured to selectively slow or lock the movement of the joints and the associated arm sections of the robotic arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Branislav JARAMAZ, Samuel C. DUMPE
  • Publication number: 20240058064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for augmented reality spinal rod planning and bending for navigated spine surgery. A proposed spinal rod is determined that is a virtual model of a spinal rod with a desired shape. The proposed spinal rod is determined based on acquired positions of a plurality of spinal screws disposed on a spine of a patient. The spinal screws are configured for receiving a spiral rod interconnecting the plurality of spinal screws. Furthermore, the spinal rod itself is calibrated for tracking by a medical navigation device. This allows displaying the proposed spinal rod by an augmented reality device, thereby overlaying the tracked spinal rod with the proposed spinal rod. Thus, the proposed method inter alia provides the surgeon with improved information about the bending state of the spinal rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Manfred Weiser, Jörg Uhde
  • Publication number: 20240058065
    Abstract: Improved surgical planning systems and methods are provided for planning orthopaedic procedures, including pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and/or post-operatively to create, edit, execute, and/or review surgical plans. The surgical planning systems and methods may be utilized for planning and implementing orthopaedic procedures to restore functionality to a joint. In some embodiments, range of motion simulations may be performed on a joint associated with a plurality of anatomical makeup classifications, and range of motion data derived from the range of motion simulations may be stored within a storage system of the surgical planning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nick Metcalfe, Sergii Poltaretskyi, Philipp Moroder, Ryan Megger
  • Publication number: 20240058066
    Abstract: A surgical planning system may be configured to predict a relationship between two or more bones, including adjoining and/or non-adjoining bones of a patient. The system may be configured to select a representative bone model associated with a bone in response to comparing the representative bone model to a patient bone model associated with the bone of a patient. The system may be configured to determine at least one patient characteristic based on a relationship of the representative and/or patient bone model to another bone model, which may be associated with an adjoining or non-adjoining bone. A method of planning a surgical procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nick Metcalfe, Sergii Poltaretskyi, David Knopf, Siddhant Thakur
  • Publication number: 20240058067
    Abstract: Imagery of patient anatomy may be captured with an imaging device. The imaging device may be configured to capture only a portion of the patient anatomy, including one or more bones of the patient. A surgical planning system may be configured to predict or otherwise determine a geometry of the omitted portions of the anatomy based on a comparison of the captured anatomy to the anatomy of another patient. The determined geometry of the omitted portions may be utilized to plan a surgical procedure for restoring functionality to the bone and/or an associated joint. Surgical planning methods for determining omitted portions of patient anatomy are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nick Metcalfe, Sergii Poltaretskyi
  • Publication number: 20240058068
    Abstract: Bone fractures may be associated with one or more fragments separated from a bone. The fractured bone may be captured with an imaging device. The disclosed systems may be configured to predict or otherwise determine a position of the fragments prior to occurrence of the bone fracture. The determined position may be utilized to position and secure the fragments during a surgical procedure. Methods for determining the pre-fracture position of bone fragments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nick Metcalfe, Sergii Poltaretskyi
  • Publication number: 20240058069
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a preoperative planning method for a high-tibial knee osteotomy procedure is provided. The method includes: a) constructing a 3D model of a patient's bones; b) analyzing the 3D model to select a desired correction angle to apply to the patient's tibia bone to adjust a mechanical axis thereof; c) determining surgical steps required to apply the desired correction angle to the patient's tibia bone; d) designing a patient-specific guide to guide generic surgical tools in performing the surgical steps, the patient-specific guide being designed to conform to the anatomy of the patient's bones based on the 3D model; and e) manufacturing the patient-specific guide designed in step d). A corresponding kit, system and computer readable medium for performing the method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jean Robichaud, Hugo Robichaud, Geoffroy Rivet-Sabourin
  • Publication number: 20240058070
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and software for providing a virtual environment with enhanced visual textures and haptic detail. In some embodiments, a texture atlas and UV mapping is used to render virtual objects having multiple textures that can be manipulated in real time. In some cases, UV coordinates are used to provide enhanced haptic detail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Hew Crowther, Victoria Jane Smalley
  • Publication number: 20240058071
    Abstract: This disclosure teaches determining a recommended LAA closure device size based on simulations of deployment of multiple closure devices with the LAA anatomy. Input images of the patient's LAA anatomy are received. Multiple simulations are run providing options of device interaction, closure, and anchoring for multiple anchoring sites and device sizes. Gaps between the simulated deployed devices are analyzed based on leak paths and a recommended closure device size determined based on the simulated gaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jan-Hung Chen, Harishankar Natesan, Joseph Walker, Cory Swingen
  • Publication number: 20240058072
    Abstract: A method includes providing a boundary defining a portion of a bone to be resected, determining a position of a tracked probe, obtaining a customized boundary by changing a shape of the boundary based on the position of the tracked probe, and guiding operation of a cutting tool in an area defined by the customized boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Hyosig Kang
  • Publication number: 20240058073
    Abstract: A system includes a catheter and a processor. The catheter includes (i) a shaft for insertion into a cavity of an organ of a patient, (ii) an expandable distal-end assembly coupled to a distal end of the shaft and comprising splines fitted with spline-electrodes, (iii) a proximal position sensor and a respective proximate proximal electrode located both at a proximal end of the distal-end assembly, and (iv) an independent wire that extends at the distal tip, with a distal position sensor and a respective proximate distal electrode located both at a distal end of the independent wire. The processor is configured to estimate locations of one or more of the spline-electrodes by performing impedance measurements on the one or more of the electrodes, and to calibrate the impedance measurements based on signals received from the proximal position sensor and the distal position sensor and the respective proximal and distal electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Assaf Govari
  • Publication number: 20240058074
    Abstract: A magnetic-based tracking system for tracking an ultrasound probe to create a three-dimensional visualization. The system can include a reference device including a reference magnet and an ultrasound probe including an ultrasound acoustic transducer or acoustic array that acquires ultrasound images and a magnetometer that detects a magnetic field generated by the reference magnet. The ultrasound probe couples a first ultrasound image with a first magnetic field strength, wherein both of the first ultrasound image is received and the first magnetic field strength is detected at a first time. The system can include a console including a processor and non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of processor executed logic modules that perform operations including receiving and recording a plurality of coupling of ultrasound images and detected magnetic field strengths, and generating a 3D visualization from the ultrasound images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Anthony K. Misener
  • Publication number: 20240058075
    Abstract: A microscopy system includes a microscope, a stand configured to mount the microscope and including a drive device configured to move the microscope, a detection device configured to detect a spatial position of a target fastened to a body part or to an instrument, wherein the position detection device includes the target with at least one marker element and an image capture device configured to optically capture the target. The microscopy system further includes at least one control device configured to operate the microscopy system according to the detected position of the target, wherein the position detection device is configured to determine the position of the target by evaluating a two-dimensional image of the image capture device. In addition, a method for operating the microscopy system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Stefan Saur, Christian Voigt, Marco Wilzbach, Christoph Hauger
  • Publication number: 20240058076
    Abstract: A high-speed optical tracking with compression and CMOS windowing for tracking applications that require high-speed and/or low latency when delivering pose (orientation and position) data. The high-speed optical tracking with compression and CMOS windowing generally includes an optical tracking system (10) that sense fiducial (22) and by extension markers (20). The markers can either be integrated on tools (20) handled by an operator (e.g. surgeon) (50) or fixed on the subject to track (e.g. patient) (40). The low-level processing (101, 107, 140) is realized within the tracking system to reduce the overall data to be transferred and considerably reduce the processing efforts. Pose data (127) are finally computed and transferred to a PC/monitor (30,31) or to tablet (60) to be used by an end-user application (130).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Gaëtan MARTI, Maurice HÄLG, Bernard Maxvell ARULRAJ
  • Publication number: 20240058077
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system to engage one or more tools. In the system a drive shaft and collet may be assembled to engage and disengage, selectively, a plurality of tools. Further, a tracking device may be used to track a location of at least a portion of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Milton F. Barnes, Thomas M. Meese, Michael Vu, Vikram A. Garadi, Zachary S. Heiliger, Aayush Malla
  • Publication number: 20240058078
    Abstract: A foot pedal assembly for controlling a robotic surgical system. The foot pedal assembly including a foot pedal base, a foot pedal and a sensor. The foot pedal moves relative to the foot pedal base and has a contact surface extending from a distal end to a proximal end of the foot pedal. The contact surface is to come into contact with a foot of a user during use of the foot pedal assembly for controlling the robotic surgical system and the distal end is farther away from a heel of the foot than the proximal end during use of the assembly for controlling the robotic surgical system. The sensor is coupled to the contact surface of the foot pedal at a position closer to the proximal end than the distal end, and the sensor is operable to sense a target object positioned a distance over the contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Taylor Cone, Joan Savall
  • Publication number: 20240058079
    Abstract: An instrument cart configured to position an instrument controller at a desired location and attitude pitch with respect to an incision location of a patient includes a base, a lift member moveable with respect to the base, a first planar translation member connected to the lift member and arcuately moveable with respect thereto, a second planar translation member connected to the first planar translation member and arcuately moveable with respect thereto, a third planar translation member connected to the second planar translation member and arcuately moveable with respect thereto, an arcuate slide base connected to the third planar translation member and moveable with respect thereto and an arcuate slide coupled to the arcuate slide base, and moveable with respect thereto; and an instrument controller coupling connected to the arcuate slide member, the instrument controller connected thereto and movable with respect thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel H. KIM, Dong Suk SHIN, Taeho JANG, Yongman PARK, Jeihan LEE, Kihoon NAM, Yongchul SHIN
  • Publication number: 20240058080
    Abstract: An instrument driver comprises a base and a jaw assembly coupled to the base. The jaw assembly includes a first jaw having a gripping surface and a second jaw having a gripping surface. The instrument driver further comprises a driver assembly operably coupled to the jaw assembly to advance an elongated member relative to the base by translating the first and second jaws toward each other, thereby closing the jaw assembly and gripping the member between the respective gripping surfaces of the first and second jaws, translating the jaw assembly in a first axial direction when the jaw assembly is closed, translating the first and second jaws away from each other, thereby opening the jaw assembly and releasing the member from between the respective gripping surfaces of the first and second jaws, and translating the jaw assembly in a second axial direction when the jaw assembly is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Paul E. Lewis, Alan L. Yu
  • Publication number: 20240058081
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catheter robot including: a base, at least two catheter translation modules supported by the base, each catheter translation module including: only one set of movable parts so as to translate longitudinally at a time only one flexible elongated medical element, a group of several crossing tracks within which several corresponding flexible elongated medical elements can translate through the catheter translation module, a switch to direct the single set of movable parts in any of the crossing tracks so as to then translate longitudinally the corresponding flexible elongated medical element, the first and second catheter translation modules being longitudinally spaced apart from each other so that: respective groups of crossing tracks of both catheter translation modules are facing each other so that a given flexible elongated medical element which translates within a crossing track of one group also translates within a crossing track of the other group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Bruno FOURNIER, Marc BOULANGÉ, Alexis BELOUIN
  • Publication number: 20240058082
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catheter robot having a longitudinal axis, and including: a catheter robot support, a distal module, including an internal longitudinal translation and rotation mechanism for an external long flexible medical instrument, a proximal module, including an internal longitudinal translation and rotation mechanism for an internal long flexible medical instrument, where the distal module is intended to be arranged between the patient and the proximal module, and where the external long flexible medical instrument surrounds, on part of the longitudinal axis, the internal long flexible medical instrument, characterized in that: the proximal module is mobile in longitudinal translation relative to the support and/or relative to the distal module, the proximal module also includes an internal mechanism for rotation of the external long flexible medical instrument, synchronized to the rotation of the internal longitudinal translation and rotation mechanism for the external long flexible medical instrument
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Laurent DE CROUY-CHANEL
  • Publication number: 20240058083
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-joint type surgical device, and more particularly, to a multi-joint type surgical device capable of being mounted on a robot arm or operated manually for use in laparoscopic surgery or various surgeries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Youngjae SONG, Jung Joo LEE, Heejin KIM, Dongkyu JANG
  • Publication number: 20240058084
    Abstract: A surgical system and method involve a manipulator including a plurality of links and joints and a tool coupled to the manipulator. A navigation system includes a localizer, a first tracker coupled to the robotic manipulator or the tool, and a second tracker coupled to a workpiece. Controller(s) determine, from the navigation system, a pose of the tool relative to the workpiece. The controller(s) control the robotic manipulator to facilitate removal of a first portion from the workpiece with the tool and sense interaction between the tool and the workpiece during removal of the first portion to detect a density of the workpiece. The controller(s) control the robotic manipulator to facilitate removal of a second portion from the workpiece with the tool, wherein a cutting depth for the second portion is based, at least in part, on the detected density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: José Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, David Gene Bowling, Donald W. Malackowski, Patrick Roessler, Joel N. Beer
  • Publication number: 20240058085
    Abstract: A robotic medical system includes a post being substantially vertical and coupled to a base; a robotic drive having a socket for receiving the post; and at least one tapered interface shaped and oriented to engage the socket to prevent rotation of the robotic drive about at least one axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle McKenney, Eric Klem, Christopher O. Evans, Anthony Clegg Parker, Gordon Row
  • Publication number: 20240058086
    Abstract: A Robotic control system has a wand, which emits multiple narrow beams of light, which fall on a light sensor array, or with a camera, a surface, defining the wand's changing position and attitude which a computer uses to direct relative motion of robotic tools or remote processes, such as those that are controlled by a mouse, but in three dimensions and motion compensation means and means for reducing latency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: John D. Unsworth
  • Publication number: 20240058087
    Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for medical robotic systems that leverage a versatile, open kinematic chain together with a set of medical-procedure-specific software-controlled actuation constraints in order to perform a variety of medical procedures. The robotic system can be operated in a first mode by identifying a remote center and constraining the actuation of motorized joints to maintain intersection of at least an insertion axis with the remote center. The robotic system can be operated in a second mode by identifying a virtual rail position and constraining the actuation of motorized joints to maintain alignment of the insertion axis along the virtual rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: David Stephen MINTZ, Bruce R. WOODLEY, Travis Michael SCHUH, Yanan HUANG, Matthew Reagan WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20240058088
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that automatically determine whether a prospective surgical trajectory will collide with a patient's skull using a 3D representation of the patient's cranial region (including the patient's scalp, skull, and brain) adapted from imaging data of the patient's cranial region (e.g., MRI data or CT data). Taking a particular patient's varied skull thickness into account, examples can determine bone collision during a trajectory planning stage before or after a stereotactic frame is mounted to the patient. Accordingly, examples may preemptively alert a clinician to a potential bone collision before the prospective surgical trajectory is underway/has been executed, thereby reducing the risk of bone collision during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Lyubomir Zagorchev, Damon Hyde, Chen Li, Philip Bradley Hotte, Timothy Neil Orr
  • Publication number: 20240058089
    Abstract: Particular embodiments disclosed herein provide operating equipment including a base for resting on a floor. A boom extends upwardly from a central base and extends outwardly from the central base in a forward direction. A gantry is suspended from the boom and has three or more degrees of freedom. A surgical instrument, such as a surgical microscope, is mounted to the gantry. One or more electrical components are mounted in the central base and are configured to support performing ophthalmic surgery, such as a computing device and vacuum pump. A surgical chair mounts to an arcuate track in a base and is slidable along the track. The surgical chair has adjustable arms secured thereto for holding surgical equipment. A patient bed incorporates a storage device and a coupler that engages a corresponding coupler coupled to a computing device in the base for downloading patient data from the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: Douglas Allen
  • Publication number: 20240058090
    Abstract: Camera position indication systems and methods are disclosed herein for conveying a camera's position to a user and/or adjusting a camera view display to match a user's perspective during a surgical procedure. In one embodiment, an example method can include receiving an output view from a camera placed within a channel of an access device to view a surgical site within a patient, receiving an input of camera position from a user, and showing on a display the output view from the camera and an indication of camera position based on the input of camera position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Roman Lomeli, Eric Buehlmann, James Paiva, Leonard Bryant Guffey