Patents Issued in May 2, 2024
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Publication number: 20240138840Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, James Delbo, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Steven Joyce, Charles Kollar, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine
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Publication number: 20240138841Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Patrick Mozdzierz, Ramiro Cabrera, Joseph Eisinger, Scott Firth, John Hryb, Stephen Paul, Paul Richard, Anthony Sgroi, JR., David Valentine, Justin Williams
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Publication number: 20240138842Abstract: The present invention relates to a blood vessel compression system that includes blood vessel compression assemblies and apparatus for the insertion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Assaf HEN
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Publication number: 20240138843Abstract: A detachment system for delivering an embolic coil implant to a treatment site is provided. A pull wire through a lumen of the detachment system that engages a loop wire can include a slack section. The slack section can be one or more bends, a spiral coil, or a stretchable material. The slack section is effective to inhibit premature detachment of the implantable medical device by inhibiting movement of the distal end of the pull wire when the detachment system is traversing a microcatheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ariel SOTO DEL VALLE, Lacey GOROCHOW
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Publication number: 20240138844Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an expandable frame that is expandable between a collapsed configuration for delivery and an expanded configuration for deployment, the expandable frame including a periphery defined by the expandable frame. A covering spans at least part of the expandable frame. An expandable element is secured relative to the periphery, the expandable element is adapted to seal against an irregular body opening such as an irregular-shaped ostium of a patient's LAA (left atrial appendage).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James M. Anderson, Jerry Wang, Joshua Mark Inouye
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Publication number: 20240138845Abstract: Catheters are described that have improved flow characteristics that may be particularly helpful when delivering embolic agents within a blood vessel. One catheter includes a fluid flow modifier that is configured to create laminar fluid flow out of a distal end of the catheter to help reduce turbulence and achieve predictable fluid movement. Another catheter includes scavenging ports that are configured to suction in embolic agents that have refluxed proximally back from a distal end of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.Inventors: George Stern, Vladimir Satchouk
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Publication number: 20240138846Abstract: A surgical clip applier includes an elongate shaft extending from a drive housing, an end effector arranged at a distal end of the elongate shaft and including first and second jaw members, and an articulation joint interposing the end effector and the elongate shaft. The articulation joint includes a flexible shaft length having opposing first and second ends and defining a lumen that extends between the first and second ends, a clip track provided within the lumen and extending at least partially between the first and second ends to guide surgical clips through the articulation joint to be received by the first and second jaw members for crimping, and opposing side rails defined on angularly opposite sides of the lumen, wherein a portion of each surgical clip is receivable within and supported by the opposing side rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALInventors: Gregory SCOTT, Michael J. STOKES, Louise Emma VAN DEN HEUVEL, Kevin DELSIGNORE, Cole CONSTANTINEAU
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Publication number: 20240138847Abstract: A clip applier and method provide for surgically minimizing or eliminating a tissue appendage of the patient using an occlusion clip. An end effector of the clip applier has first and second channels that respectively receive/engage first and second elongate beams of the clip. The clip includes strand(s) that forms a loop through the first and the second elongate beams. Terminal segments of the strand(s) extend proximally through a clip setting mechanism of the occlusion clip. An opening between first and second elongate beams of the occlusion clip are positioned around a tissue appendage. A closure mechanism of the clip applier is actuated to proximally draw the terminal segments of the strand(s) to close the occlusion clip and to close the end effector. A release mechanism of the occlusion clip is actuated, allowing the end effector to open away from the occlusion clip in a clamped state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Carol Ann Mata, Frank M. Fago
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Publication number: 20240138848Abstract: A trauma dressing article includes a body on which a cap of absorbent material is disposed. A wrap strip is attached to the body at one end of the wrap strip. The trauma dressing article is particularly suited for treating wounds at junctional locations of the body (e.g. armpits, groin) to prevent exsanguination. The body of the article is oriented such that the absorbent material is positioned towards the wound site, and then the body is moved to press the absorbent material into the wound site. The wrap strip is then wrapped around portions of the injured person's body and over the article to create an inward pressure against the wound site.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: James Alford Flippin, Hillary Ann Duchnowski
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Publication number: 20240138849Abstract: A system, method, and device for drilling holes (420, 422) in a target bone (414) are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool (330), a navigation system (310) configured to track a position of the cutting tool, and a computer-assisted surgical (CAS) system (340) operably connected to the cutting tool and the navigation system. The CAS system can be configured to determine an implant component (100) to be implanted on the target bone (414), determine a cutting block position for preparing the target bone to receive the implant component, determine a plurality of pin locations (420, 422) for securing the cutting block (416) based upon the determined cutting block position, and selectively provide instructions to the cutting tool to cut a hole when the cutting tool is in a position adjacent to at least one of the determined plurality of pin locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Branislav JARAMAZ, Constantinos NIKOU
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Publication number: 20240138850Abstract: An inflatable bone tamp including a first balloon portion and a second balloon portion is provided. Each of the first balloon portion and the second balloon portion include interior cavities that can be filled with liquid, and these interior cavities communicate with one another via a valve. The valve can limit or restrict flow of the liquid between the cavities. As such, the first balloon portion and the second balloon portion can be sequentially inflated with the liquid through use of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Calin Druma, Asha Sharma
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Publication number: 20240138851Abstract: A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ) F/K/A THE JAMES DInventor: Lonnie E. PAULOS
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Publication number: 20240138852Abstract: N A surgical console system configured to provide a drive signal to a surgical instrument for rotating a surgical bur. The surgical console system may supply a first drive signal to the surgical instrument to rotate the bur at a desired speed and to determine an electrical current drawn by the surgical instrument based on the drive signal. The surgical console system may be further configured to identify a chatter event based on the electrical current, and to supply a second drive signal to the surgical instrument based on the identified chatter event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventor: Michael Laubenthal
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Publication number: 20240138853Abstract: In general, data modules for surgical instruments and methods of using data modules for surgical instruments are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a data module is configured to be removably attached to a powered surgical tool such as an electrosurgical tool. The data module is a standalone device including electronic components that are configured to, with the data module attached to the electrosurgical tool, interact with the electrosurgical tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: David S. Narducci, Jon Edwards, Matthew S. Wallace, Claudia Orozco-Kirkman, Cedric Beausse
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Publication number: 20240138854Abstract: A broach for preparing bone for receiving an anchor for a prosthesis comprises a body comprising a superior surface and a socket extending into the superior surface, and an anchoring component extending from the body comprising a spoke extending laterally from the body and a spoke tip extending proximally from the spoke above the superior surface. A system can comprise a distal broach component comprising a broach body, a socket extending into a superior surface of the broach body, and a plurality of cutting spokes extending radially from the broach body, each of the plurality of cutting spokes separated by an interval pattern, and a proximal broach component comprising a spacer body configured to attach to the superior surface of the broach body, and a plurality of spacer spokes extending radially from the spacer body, each of the plurality of spacer spokes separated by the interval pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Cody Johnathon Holmes, Michael Mueller, Steven E. Stump
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Publication number: 20240138855Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for locking a drill guide into a polyaxial hole while maintaining the form and function of the polyaxial hole are provided herein. In some embodiments, the drill guide includes a hollow outer body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a slot disposed proximate the proximate end, wherein the distal end is configured as a reverse collet having a plurality of prongs; an inner body having a central channel extending therethrough; and a lever coupled to the inner body through the slot, wherein the slot is shaped such that rotation of the lever results in motion along a central axis of the drill guide, and wherein a distal end of the inner body is configured to prevent radially inward deflection of the plurality of prongs when the inner body is in a lowermost position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Olivia Schuler, Gabrielle Zingalis, Evan Langdale, Peter Evans
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Publication number: 20240138856Abstract: Instrument systems for performing total ankle arthroplasties comprise an instrument adapter, a talus reaming guide and a talar trial system. The instrument adapter comprises a coupler for attaching to a robotic surgical arm, an extension arm extending from the coupler, a talus resection block attached to the extension arm, including a talus cutting guide surface, and an interface for receiving another instrument. The talus reaming guide comprises a second attachment member for coupling to the interface, and a reaming hoop for confining movement of a reamer. The talar trial system comprises a talar adapter for connecting to the interface, and a talar trial couplable to the talar adapter, the talar trial including a talar bearing surface. The talus resection block can serve as a universal instrument adapter for mounting the talus reaming guide, the talar trial system and a tibia resection block for performing a total ankle arthroplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Cornelius Hart, Jean-Francois Girouard, Bhareh Khatibi, Jeremie Menard, Antony Bou-Francis
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Publication number: 20240138857Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The anchoring portion is connectable to a downwardly depending member for holding a tissue portion. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism and engageable with a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: MEDARTIS AGInventors: Greg DENHAM, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Daren GRANGER
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Publication number: 20240138858Abstract: A clot capture device assists a surgeon or medical technician to directly see a degree of blood displacement and what type of clot is being or has been extracted, and preferably, all on the sterile field at convenient reach and visual observation by the user (physician or technician), and without cessation of a clot removal procedure. Aspirated blood and a retrieved clot or clots are ejected and deposited on a generally horizontally oriented porous filter and/or foraminous strainer in a co-compartment, for separation thereof. The clot or clots stay in the co-compartment atop the strainer/filter, while extracted blood drains into a blood collection compartment below.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Von Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Victor Gamez, Manning J. Hanser, Alfonso Hermida
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Publication number: 20240138859Abstract: A dynamic aspiration method including engaging a distal end of an aspiration catheter against an occlusion in a blood vessel, applying a vacuum through an aspiration lumen of the aspiration catheter using a vacuum source coupled to a proximal end of the aspiration lumen by a connecting tube, whereby portions of the occlusion are drawn into the aspiration lumen, through the connecting tube and into a collection receptacle by the vacuum source, sensing flow through the connecting tube, and automatically generating pressure differentials when a clog or restricted flow is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Scott Teigen, Steven Loisel, Stephen Pons, Ben Tompkins
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Publication number: 20240138860Abstract: Medical devices and systems for treating a stricture, for example along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract, are disclosed. An example system may include a guidewire having a distal end and defining a lumen. A stiffening rod may be slidably disposed within the lumen. The stiffening rod may have a distal end and a distal end region disposed adjacent to the distal end. The stiffening rod may be configured to shift between a first position where the distal end of the stiffening rod is disposed proximally of the distal end of the guidewire and a second position where the distal end of the stiffening rod is disposed distally of the distal end of the guidewire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: PETER L. DAYTON, RAYMOND D. GESSLER, III, SRINADH KOMANDURI, JASON MATTESON, MARK P. OLSON
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Publication number: 20240138861Abstract: A medical device, comprising a catheter comprising an end-effector, wherein the end-effector further comprises a proximal portion; and a flexible distal portion, wherein the distal portion further includes a window formed therein; and a flexible ultrasonic waveguide disposed within the end-effector, wherein the waveguide includes an active zone that extends through the window; and a mechanism for bending the waveguide, bending the distal portion, or bending both the waveguide and the distal portion, wherein the mechanism permits desired positioning of the waveguide within a lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Michael Thomas Decasper, Jonathan Masters, Jeffrey Joseph Vaitekunas
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Publication number: 20240138862Abstract: A medical device catheter comprises a proximal end to remain outside a patient's body, a distal end for insertion into the body, and a catheter shaft having a first longitudinal centerline axis. At the distal end, there is a cavitation bubble chamber along a second longitudinal centerline axis. The catheter includes cavitation solution lumens in communication with the cavitation bubble chamber and corresponding solution fittings at the proximal end. Additionally, there are conductors and an electrode gap in the cavitation bubble chamber, and a guidewire lumen with a third longitudinal centerline axis, where each of the first, second and third longitudinal centerline axes are offset from one another to allow for targeted medical procedures such as lithotripsy while ensuring a compact design of the catheter and robust performance even at higher voltages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: COVELLUS LLCInventor: Bradley BEACH
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Publication number: 20240138863Abstract: An illustrative mechanical thrombectomy system may comprise an outer catheter extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a first lumen extending therethrough and an inner sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a second lumen extending therethrough. The inner sheath may be slidably disposed within the first lumen of the outer catheter. An inner shaft may be slidably disposed within the second lumen of the inner sheath and an expandable anchor mechanism may be coupled to the distal end region of the inner shaft. The expandable anchor mechanism may be configured to move between a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ewnet Gebrehiwot, Gary John Pederson, Jr., Michael Nagel
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Publication number: 20240138864Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert J. Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
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Publication number: 20240138865Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an endoscopic apparatus and methods. The apparatus may include a steerable sheath, a control wire disposed within the steerable sheath, and a basket disposed on the control wire. The steerable sheath may be actuated to form a bend, advancing movements of the control wire may cause the basket to project out of the steerable sheath and expand, and retreating movements of the control wire may cause the basket to retract into the steerable sheath and contract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: EndoTheia, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Gafford, Scott Webster, Patrick Anderson, Caleb Rucker, Robert Webster
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Publication number: 20240138866Abstract: An apparatus and method for capturing material within a body lumen are disclosed. The apparatus includes a core wire extending from a proximal end to a distal tip, an actuator member defining a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the core wire, and a distal basket having a distal enclosed end fixed relative to the core wire and one or more elements extending from a proximal open end to a collar slidable on the core wire. The collar is slidable on the core wire within an interior of the distal basket such that, when the collar contacts the actuator member, the collar applies an inward force to direct the proximal open end of the distal basket radially inwardly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey A. KROLIK, Gwendolyn WATANABE, James H. DREHER
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Publication number: 20240138867Abstract: A retrieval device attachable to a scope includes a handle which has an attachment portion configured to couple the handle to the scope; a shaft coupled to the handle having a wire immovably coupled to the handle; and a sheath movable relative to the handle over the wire between a distal position and a proximal position via an actuator of the handle. The actuator actuates a slider assembly of the handle. The slider assembly is coupled to the sheath and movable relative to the attachment portion to move the sheath and an expandable end effector coupled to the distal end of the wire. The end effector is movable between a collapsed configuration when the sheath is moved distally to the distal position to cover the end effector and an expanded configuration when the sheath is moved proximally to the proximal position, uncovering the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. CHU, Kenneth W. ADAMS, Sharmad S. JOSHI, John SUBASIC
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Publication number: 20240138868Abstract: Surgical delivery devices of the invention have a delivery shaft extending from a handle, with a deformable member such as a plate or a leaf at a distal portion of the shaft with a surface carrying an implant for orthopedic surgery. A trigger or lever on the device positions the deformable member between a first cylindrical configuration that can pass through a cannula used in arthroscopic surgery and a second, substantially flat configuration useful to place the implant on tissue during the arthroscopic surgery. Preferably the trigger may be operated to hold the deformable plate or leaf in any of a continuum of positions between the first cylindrical configuration and the second, substantially flat configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Arie Levy, Ofek Levin
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Publication number: 20240138869Abstract: Surgical delivery devices of the invention have a delivery shaft extending from a handle, with a deformable member such as a plate or a leaf at a distal portion of the shaft with a surface carrying an implant for orthopedic surgery. A trigger or lever on the device positions the deformable member between a first cylindrical configuration that can pass through a cannula used in arthroscopic surgery and a second, substantially flat configuration useful to place the implant on tissue during the arthroscopic surgery. Preferably the trigger may be operated to hold the deformable plate or leaf in any of a continuum of positions between the first cylindrical configuration and the second, substantially flat configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Arie Levy, Ofek Levin
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Publication number: 20240138870Abstract: Grasping forceps include a cylindrical sheath, a shaft furnished inside the sheath, an operation unit provided near a base end of the sheath and sliding the shaft by converting rotating operation force into an axial direction of the shaft through a pin, and a grasping unit provided near a front end of the sheath and enabling upper and lower jaw units to be open and closed. The grasping unit includes a link unit that couples the upper and lower jaw units, and the front end of the shaft through a pin and opens and closes the upper and lower jaw units according to a slide of the shaft, and the link unit, when the upper and lower jaw units are in a closed state, sets facing grasping surfaces to be parallel and have a predetermined gap dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2021Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: OSAKA UNIVERSITYInventors: Ken NAKATA, Takashi KANAMOTO
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Publication number: 20240138871Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a housing having a shaft extending distally from the housing and an end effector disposed at a distal end of the shaft with first and second jaw members. The jaw members are moveable relative to one another from a first, open configuration spaced relative to one another, to a second, closed configuration. The first jaw member includes a sealing plate having proximal and distal segments each adapted to connect to an energy source via a single, wired connection and the second jaw member includes a sealing plate adapted to connect to the energy source. A resistor is disposed in circuit and is electrically coupled to the energy source. The resistor is configured to regulate the flow of energy to the proximal segment of the first jaw member via the single wired connection upon activation and until the jaw members reach the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Daniel A. Joseph, Kelsey S. Fitzgerald, Jennifer R. Mchenry, Robert F. McCullough, JR.
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Publication number: 20240138872Abstract: A surgical cutting tool includes an elongated shaft and a cutting head. The shaft defines a coupling portion terminating at a proximal end of the shaft, a stem portion, and a distal portion. The stem portion defines a central axis. The coupling portion optionally defines a deflection surface positioned oblique with respect to the central axis and connected with a first driven surface and a second driven surface. Upon insertion into a drive chuck, the deflection surface promotes self-alignment of the cutting tool and the drive chuck.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Paul Cihak, Zachary Heiliger
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Publication number: 20240138873Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a base body detachable from a surgical robot arm, a support body connected to the base body, and first and second jaws. The first jaw is rotatably supported on a first shaft supported by the support body and includes a first opening pulley, a first closing pulley, and a first blade part. The second jaw is rotatably supported on the first shaft and includes a second opening pulley, a second closing pulley, and a second blade part. The first opening pulley is axially separated from the first closing pulley and the second opening pulley is axially separated from the second closing pulley. An axial direction of the first shaft is orthogonal to an opening and closing direction of the first blade part and the second blade part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Riverfield Inc.Inventor: Yoshiki GOTANI
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Publication number: 20240138874Abstract: Insertion devices, systems, and methods for inserting a needle into a target tissue in an individual in need thereof are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are needle cartridges comprising a needle, a plate, and a needle holder. Also disclosed herein are methods of introducing a catheter into a target tissue in an individual in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Joseph Choate BURKETT
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Publication number: 20240138875Abstract: A surgical cannula is provided for illuminating a surgical cavity using an optically transparent walled passageway having a working channel. Light from a light source is received by the surgical cannula and is emitted by the walled passageway to illuminate the working channel, such that both tissues accessible via the working channel and tissues surrounding the walled passageway are illuminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: LUMITEX, INCInventors: Joseph DOMBROWSKI, Sara TOICH, Nicolette DIEHL
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Publication number: 20240138876Abstract: A surgical access device includes a cannula body and a fixation mechanism. The fixation mechanism includes a collar, a driver, a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a plurality of petals. The driver extends distally from the collar, and the distal ring is operatively engaged with a distal portion of the driver. The proximal ring at least partially surrounds an elongated portion of the cannula body and is disposed proximally of the distal ring. The plurality of petals extends proximally from the distal ring and is longitudinally translatable relative to the proximal ring. Longitudinal translation of the collar causes the plurality of petals to move between a first position defining a first gap between a proximal end of the plurality of petals and the elongated portion, and a second position defining a second, greater gap between the proximal end of the plurality of petals and the elongated portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Jacob C. Baril, Kevin C. Desjardin, Astley C. Lobo
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Publication number: 20240138877Abstract: Intravascular delivery system is designed for a safe and efficient access to secondary and tertiary vascular structures, such as the branches of the coronary sinus, to enhance the delivery and deployment of various catheters, such as, for example, pacemaker electrical leads. The over-the-wire system features a straight, or alternatively shaped, micro-catheter distal tip of an inner catheter that seamlessly cooperates with a peel-away reinforced outer catheter. The inner catheter and the peel-away reinforced outer catheter are advanced in their engaged mode of operation towards (or beyond) the target site. Subsequently, the inner and outer catheters are disengaged, and the inner catheter is removed from the outer catheter. A pacemaker lead may be advanced over the wire inside the outer catheter to the target site for deployment. Subsequently, the outer catheter is easily split and may be rapidly removed from the blood vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Tim A. Fischell, Frank S. Saltiel, Xiaoke Liu, Jeffrey D. Payne
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Publication number: 20240138878Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices and methods to remove obstruction from the throat of a user. The device includes a suction assembly including a housing and a plunger. The housing defines a housing proximal end and a housing distal end. The plunger defines a plunger proximal end and a plunger distal end, and is configured to be housed in and move within the housing between a first position and a second position. The device further includes a biasing member positioned between the plunger distal end and the housing distal end, and is configured to bias the plunger in the second position. The device further includes a locking assembly configured to hold the plunger in the first position and release the plunger upon user intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: PRASANNA DINESH N
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Publication number: 20240138879Abstract: The present invention presents various embodiments showing combination of a body, rods, platforms and pin (or wire) clamps for the relative fixation of separated bone segment. In some embodiments there is an overall linear arrangement of the assemblies. The rods are threaded and extend lengthwise throughout a substantial portion of the length of the body. Engaged with the threaded rods are one or more moveable platforms, with each moveable platform engaging one or more pin clamps. Preferably each moveable platform includes at least one tapped (generally threaded) hole and at least one smooth through-hole in each moveable platform, so that each moveable platform engages with one threaded rod via the tapped hole but can pass freely along the other threaded rod. Each body also typically bears at least one stationary platform, generally at or near one end of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Victor A. Lavi, Volus Tucker McKenna
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Publication number: 20240138880Abstract: A spinal implant includes a first member having an arcuate portion and a second member having an arcuate portion. The first member is connected with a first portion of vertebrae and the second member is connected with a second portion of vertebrae such that the second portion of vertebrae is disposed at a first angle relative to the first portion of vertebrae in a sagittal plane of the vertebrae. A ratchet is disposed with the members such that the first member is incrementally movable relative to the second member from the first angle to a selected angle of the second portion relative to the first portion in the sagittal plane. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Keith E. Miller
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Publication number: 20240138881Abstract: A spinal implant includes a receiver having a first arm connected to a first extension and a second arm connected to a second extension. The arms are connected to the extensions via a break away surface. The arms include a proximal most end surface and the receiver includes an implant receiving surface. The proximal most end surface and the implant receiving surface defining an implant cavity. The break away surface is disposed within the implant cavity. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Larry T. McBride, Rex W. Armstrong, Domagoj Coric, Robert M. Loke
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Publication number: 20240138882Abstract: An apparatus and method related to a collet for a spinal screw are described herein. In some embodiments, such an apparatus includes a screw, a movable head comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, a concave interior larger than a screw head, a connecting rod, a locking element screw, and a collet interposed between the screw head and the concave interior of the movable head, where the collet comprises a flexible hinge, and where the collet reduces axial compression force transferred from the set screw to the screw head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Corey Noel Gladieux
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Publication number: 20240138883Abstract: An orthopaedic assembly comprises a bone fastener and a head. The bone fastener comprises a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end forms a tip of the bone fastener. A head post is located at the distal end, for mounting a separate head on the bone fastener. The head and the head post are each provided with a respective part of a mount for mounting the head on the head post. The mount comprises an opening in a first lockable part in which a second lockable part of the mount can be admitted. The head is mountable on the head post by moving the head towards the head post and thereby sliding the first lockable part over the second lockable part in a sliding direction, to admit the second lockable part in the opening. The head is lockable in position on the head once the second lockable part is admitted to a predetermined depth into the opening by turning the first lockable part around an axis extending in the sliding direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: AM Solutions Holding B.V.Inventors: Seyed Mohammad Ahmadi, Banafsheh Sajadi
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Publication number: 20240138884Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, JR., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
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Publication number: 20240138885Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical instrument configured for attachment to a surgical device. The surgical instrument includes a distal region having a curved internal surface configured to mate with a curved external surface of the surgical device, a rotational locking feature that limits rotational movement of the instrument with respect to the surgical device, and an axial locking feature that limits axial movement of the blade with respect to the surgical device. Methods of using the surgical instruments include sliding the axial locking feature past a corresponding axial locking feature on the surgical device, locking the axial locking feature to the corresponding axial locking feature on the surgical device (thereby limiting axial movement of the elongated blade with respect to the surgical device), adjusting the position of the surgical device using the surgical instrument, and disengaging the axial locking feature (for example, by using a disengagement instrument).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Noah Roth, Wayne Gray, Kevin Strauss, Ryan O'Flaherty, Clint Walker, Antonio Terrell
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Publication number: 20240138886Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to surgical instruments used to deliver locking or set screws to secure a rod or spinal fixation element relative to an implanted bone anchor or other spinal fixation construct during spine surgery. In one embodiment, the inserter instrument can include an inner driver shaft, a ratcheted outer sleeve, and a handle configured to receive the shafts therein. The inner driver shaft can receive a plurality of set screws on a distal end thereof. A side latch, pawl, or button can engage with the ratcheted outer sleeve to facilitate step-wise advancement of the sleeve relative to the driver shaft for set screw delivery. Step-wise advancement can be controlled using another button that causes movement of the side latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Alec Manson, Richard Fournier, Cory Emil, Eric Biester, William Miller
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Publication number: 20240138887Abstract: A bone anchoring device for anchoring and fixing vertebrae and for insertion into a pedicle canal is disclosed. A fork head having a U-shaped cut-out in a side view for a correction element, a connecting rod with two legs which terminate proximally and form a threaded section which engages with an adjusting means, wherein the legs have a radially outer circumferential area in which at least one retaining groove or other instrument attachment point is formed for gripping the fork head by a handling instrument, and a bone anchoring element with a proximal end facing away therefrom in the axial direction such that a distal direction and a proximal direction are also defined. The bone anchoring element has a spherical head at the proximal area, and the bone anchoring element is polyaxially pivotable with respect to the fork head, and has a pressure piece distally partially surrounds the bone anchoring element at the ball head, and proximally forms a seat for the connecting rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Heiter-Julian SCHLENKER
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Publication number: 20240138888Abstract: An orthopedic spacer assembly can include a bone plate and a spacer. The bone plate can include a first end portion and a second end portion, the second end portion defining a plurality of anchor openings. The spacer can have a c-shaped body and can include a central bore extending through a thickness of the spacer. The spacer can be disposed between the bone plate and a subject's bone such that the central bore of the spacer aligns with an anchor opening of the plurality of anchor openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: BioMedtrix, LLCInventors: John Brajkovich, Gregory Thomas Van Der Meulen, Christopher G. Sidebotham, Christopher Preucil
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Publication number: 20240138889Abstract: An osteosynthesis plate as replacement of a synarthrosis includes two fixation plate segments for securing the osteosynthesis plate to two bones. The osteosynthesis plate has a connecting segment interconnecting the two fixation plate segments, the connecting segments protruding from the fixation plate segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventor: Henrik ECKARDT