Cortical Plate (e.g., Bone Plates) Patents (Class 606/280)
  • Patent number: 9572611
    Abstract: In order to provide the surgeon with means which allow the surgeon to use screws in a gentle and time-efficient manner, particularly in the setting of craniotomy, a surgical screw magazine is proposed comprising a holding device and a plurality of surgical screws, the holding device of said surgical screw magazine comprising a screw-receiving body which comprises for each of the screws a receiving opening in which the screws are at least substantially received, wherein the receiving openings are formed in the screw-receiving body spaced apart a predetermined distance from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Aesculap AG
    Inventor: Matthias Wand
  • Patent number: 9566096
    Abstract: A metatarsal fixation device is provided for fixation of osteotomy or fracture of a distal metatarsal metaphysis bone of the human foot and for fixation of an associated capsule to the metatarsal head. The device includes a metallic bone plate with a series of screw holes along an elongated portion of the plate and a combination of a singular screw hole and a resilient clamp on an end of the elongated portion. The resilient clamp has two arched resilient arms extending laterally outward from an end of the elongated portion. Each arm has a plurality of spikes on an inner surface thereof providing points of contact that compress and attach a metatarsal phalangeal joint capsule portion to the medial and/or lateral aspect of the metatarsal head, thereby facilitating realignment of the metatarsophalangeal joint and respective digit. The resilient arms are biased to grasp lateral sides of a metatarsal head and any associated capsule portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Solana Surgical, LLC
    Inventor: Douglas K. Blacklidge
  • Patent number: 9549764
    Abstract: Occipital plates and assemblies combining occipital plates with one of several types of spinal rods or cervical plates in a procedure to fuse a portion of a skull to a portion of a spine. An array of different occipital plates are disclosed, including options for making adjustments to the occipital plates by bending thinned portions of the occipital plates. The spinal rods engage polyaxial connector assemblies that are rotated posterior of the bony attachment section that provides an array of screw holes for affixing the occipital plate to the skull using at least one non-angled and non-articulated instrument. One or more holes for securing tensioning cables are provided in the occipital plates. Additional variations of these concepts are disclosed. Methods of using the disclosed components in surgical procedures are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Chester E. Sutterlin, III
  • Patent number: 9545278
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a bone. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and either one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Ducharme, Robert H. Bell, Bryan D. DenHartog, Rebecca F. Kocher, Anil K. Dutta, Thomas Bradley Edwards, David B. Kay, Andrew J. Leither, Derek S. Lewis, Lee A. Strnad, G. Martin Wynkoop
  • Patent number: 9545276
    Abstract: An internal plate fixation device is provided for load bearing and non-load bearing fixation on a plantar side of a metatarsocuneiform joint in a Lapidus procedure. The fixation device includes a U-shaped plate having a plantar section interconnecting a pair of opposed medial legs which are bent relative to the plantar section. The plantar section is formed with a set of threaded fixation holes for receiving locking screws therein. The legs are formed with a set of threaded fixation holes for receiving locking screws therein, and a set of non-threaded fixation holes for receiving temporary K-wires and an interfragmentary compression screw which provides compression and stability at the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Aristotech Industries GmbH
    Inventors: Matthew Buchanan, Albert E. Austin, Emmanuel Anapliotis
  • Patent number: 9545277
    Abstract: A bone plate having a first, bone-facing surface and an opposing second surface has an elongate shaft portion and a head portion that is shorter and wider in comparison thereto, with at least one through hole extending through the bone plate from the first surface to the second surface in the shaft portion. The through hole comprises a variable-angle portion with a hole axis configured to receive a threaded head of a locking screw therein at a desired angle within a permitted range of angulation relative to the hole axis. The second surface has at least one depression which extends therein along a portion of the second surface between the side wall and the through hole, the depression extending about a periphery of the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Stefan Wolf, This Aebi
  • Patent number: 9526533
    Abstract: A spinal implant may include a frame having a plurality of attachment portions each configured to be received by a head of a bone anchor, a cover extending between at least two portions of the frame, and a plurality of spaces between the cover and the frame each of which is configured to accommodate the head of a bone anchor. Some embodiments may include a frame having a plurality of segments connected by joints. Some embodiments may have two or more covers in sliding engagement with one another and a plurality of attachments depending from transverse members, wherein each of the plurality of attachments includes a recess configured for receiving a mounting rod. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Roberto J. Aranibar, Roberto G. Aranibar
  • Patent number: 9526543
    Abstract: A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one diaphyseal plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one diaphyseal plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and diaphyseal plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes. A method for coupling the plates to the bone is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Jorge L. Orbay, Edward Mebarak, Cesare Cavallazzi
  • Patent number: 9486262
    Abstract: A bone fixation plate, comprises an elongated body contoured to conform to the anatomy of a clavicle, the elongated body comprising a head at a first end and a shaft extending therefrom to a second end, the second end further comprising a reduced diameter tapered tip configured to permit insertion of the elongate body through a minimally invasive incision formed adjacent the clavicle. The bone fixation plate also comprises a first plate hole extending through the shaft from a proximal face to a distal face, the first plate hole formed as a combination hole and a second plate hole extending through the head from the proximal face to the distal face, the second plate hole being threaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonas Andermahr, Flora Mauch, Claudia Reichle, Philipp Brun
  • Patent number: 9474558
    Abstract: An orthopedic screw system includes a screw with a locking head that can both lockingly engage in a fixed angle threaded screw hole to secure a plate to a bone without compression, and non-lockingly engage at a compression screw hole to provide compression between the plate and the bone. The structure of the system is particularly well adapted to plates and screw of small dimensions, such as screws smaller than 3.5 mm and is capable of providing high compressive force, on the order of 120 lbs of axial load, without significant plastic deformation between the screw and plate. Further, the screw holes are structured for arrangement in tight clusters on the bone plate, thereby facilitating a compact design on the bone plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventors: Robert Sixto, Jr., Juergen A. Kortenbach, Andrea Suarez
  • Patent number: 9433407
    Abstract: A bone fixation assembly can include a suture button, a bone plate, and a suture assembly. The suture button can include a body that has a first end surface, a second end surface, and a circumferential outer surface. A first pair of passages can be formed through the body from the first end surface to the second end surface. The circumferential outer surface can include at least one protrusion or retaining rib extending radially therefrom. The bone plate defines an aperture. The suture button is configured to be at least partially received into the aperture in an assembled position such that the retaining rib engages the bone plate and inhibits withdrawal of the suture button from the aperture in the assembled position. The suture assembly includes a suture engaging member and a suture configured to couple the suture engaging member in the suture button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. Fritzinger, Nathan A. Winslow, Robert Taylor, Kevin T. Stone
  • Patent number: 9427267
    Abstract: A method for implanting a longitudinal intramedullary nail into the tibia comprises inserting the tibia nail along a plane of symmetry through the tuberositas tibiae. Thereby, the tuberositas tibiae can be used during nail insertion to correctly align the nail and the target arm to the symmetry plane of the bone. This means, that the whole construct, the nail attached to the target arm, has to be inserted in external rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Annika Homeier, Ilan Howling, Nils Zander, Lothar Kühne, Claudia Graca
  • Patent number: 9421103
    Abstract: The invention comprises a lateral ankle fusion plate, a jig for use with the fusion plate and a method for ankle fusion of the joints between the tibia, the talus, and the calcaneus. In addition, a separate fusion screw from posterior to anterior through the calcaneal tuberosity into the distal tibia is useful and can be placed using the targeting jig of the invention. The plate includes a C-shaped stirrup portion that wraps the bottom of the calcaneus and is provided with a screw hole for a T-T-C-fusion screw. A C-shaped targeting jig is provided that interfaces with the plate to allow for placement of the calcaneal screw and has an additional attachment for placement of the independent fusion screw so as to avoid impingement with the plate, and plate screws. The invention also relates to a method of surgery that incorporates the use of the plate, the jig and the tibial/talar/calcaneal fusion screw for an arthrodesis of the ankle joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford L. Jeng, Jackson R Heavener, Mark Myerson, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Thomas San Giovanni
  • Patent number: 9421053
    Abstract: A system for anchoring implants to bones comprises a screw and fixation collar that when connected together inhibit axial movement of the screw and that when connected to an implant with a compatibly shaped aperture inhibit the screw's ability to back out from the bone and back out from the implant. The fixation collar includes a substantially C-shaped configuration partially surrounding a void, with first and second ends defining a gap that is slightly narrower in width than the diameter of the screw and being partially flexible to allow compression and expansion of the fixation collar to snap fit the collar around the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Titan Spine, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Kennedy, Chad J. Patterson, Carmie A. Thompson, III
  • Patent number: 9387014
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 9387022
    Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenny Koay, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
  • Patent number: 9345493
    Abstract: The present disclosure is for a device, tooling, methods of use and kits containing the cranial plates and bur hole covers used for resecuring a cranial flap after a craniotomy. The cranial repair system is meant to reduce the profile of cranial plates or bur hole covers on the external surface of the cranium after a craniotomy is performed. The embodied devices of present disclosure are designed to reside substantially within the kerf or bur holes and thus minimize the surface area of devices resides on the external surface of the cranium. Additional embodiments include kits, tooling and methods to further reduce and/or eliminate the external profile of the cranial plate on the external cranial surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Peter Nakaji
  • Patent number: 9295506
    Abstract: An ulnar fixation plate includes a head portion configured to conform to a volar side of an ulnar bone proximate to an ulnar head, the head comprising of first head portion configured to receive a first fixation device, a second head portion configured to receive a second fixation device, and a shaft portion coupled to the head portion with the shaft portion configured to conform to the volar side of the ulnar bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: OsteoMed LLC
    Inventors: Raymond B. Raven, III, Dan Zlotolow
  • Patent number: 9289252
    Abstract: Orthopaedic plate and spreader apparatuses and methods for distracting and compressing bones and fractured bones in a patient. A first orthopaedic plate and tab assembly has ratcheting teeth on the plate and tab for distracting two bone surfaces to a desire wedge shape. The plate may have longitudinal and diametral curvatures. A second orthopaedic plate and tab assembly has a female plate with ratcheting teeth configured to mate with a male plate with ratcheting teeth for compression and distraction of two bone surfaces. The ratcheting teeth of the first and second orthopaedic plate and tab assemblies may be one way ratcheting teeth or two way ratcheting teeth. Surgical methods for inserting the implants within the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Matthew S. Solar, Thomas Sangiovanni, William Krauss
  • Patent number: 9277947
    Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenny Koay, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
  • Patent number: 9265542
    Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenny Chi Beng Koay, Roderick Daniel McMillan, Kenneth Isamu Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
  • Patent number: 9254154
    Abstract: A fixation device serves in facilitating reduction and repair of a fractured humerus. The fixation device includes a bone plate adapted to overlie and contact portions of a proximal humerus and a humeral shaft. The bone plate includes at least a body portion overlying the humeral shaft, and an end portion overlying a portion of the proximal humerus. The end portion can facilitate attachment of the bone plate to the lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: TOBY ORTHOPAEDIC, INC.
    Inventor: Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez
  • Patent number: 9247972
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a customized assembly of osteosynthesis plates. The customized assembly of osteosynthesis plates is custom-made, for example I-shaped and/or L-shaped and/or cross-shaped and/or crow's-foot-shaped ones which are themselves customized according to the operation to be carried out and the future anatomy of the patient, characterized in that the osteosynthesis plates are connected together by a rod, the rod further comprising two protrusions (4) protruding from the rod towards the nasal orifice (8) of the patient into positions that correspond to the two ends (5, 6) of the base (7) of the nasal orifice (8) of the patient. The invention can be used during dental occlusion operations, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: OBL
    Inventor: Patrice Longepied
  • Patent number: 9241747
    Abstract: A bone plate structure adapted to fix a bone in an affected part is provided. The bone plate structure includes first and second bone plates. The first bone plate has a first stacking portion and a first extending portion and is adapted to be moved onto the bone through a wound of the affected part. The second bone plate has a second stacking portion and a second extending portion and is adapted to be moved onto the bone through the wound. When the first and second bone plates are located on the bone, the second bone plate is adapted to be moved relatively to the first bone plate, such that the first and second stacking portions are stacked with each other and the first and second extending portions are expanded relatively. A surgery device and a method for bone plate implant suitable for the bone plate structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chun-Jen Liao, Yang-Hwei Tsuang, Chia-Hsien Chen, Huang-Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 9220549
    Abstract: A distal radius fixation plate for volar plating may comprise a distal radius fixation plate body configured to be placed adjacent a fractured volar distal radius and proximal to a watershed line of the volar distal radius and a distal radius fixation plate extension approximately 60 to 80% thinner on average than the distal radius fixation plate and projecting from the distal radius fixation plate body and configured to be placed so that it extends distal to the watershed line, the plate extension configured to curve around an ulnar/volar corner of the distal radius bone so as to engage the volar lip preferably without curving around other parts of the volar lip of the distal radius. The plate extension may have a hook at its upper end. The plate body may have an obliquely angled screw hole to buttress a radial styloid fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Glickel
  • Patent number: 9149303
    Abstract: A posterior spinal prosthesis is configured to cover exposed portions of a spinal column especially, but not necessarily, as a result of a medical spinal procedure and particularly, to provide posterior coverage of an exposed spinal cord, soft tissue, Foramen and/or adipose tissue, associated with one or more vertebrae as a result of the removal the spinous processes and/or the spinous process and laminar hoods from the one or more vertebrae of the spine as a result of a spinal decompression procedure or other reason. A plate forming the prosthesis is connectable to spine rod constructs implanted on lateral sides of the vertebrae and projects in the posterior direction relative to the connection. The plate is generally curved in the superior/inferior direction to provide either a lordotic or kyphotic curvature depending on the portion of the spine to which the prosthesis is utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Daniel Predick
  • Patent number: 9119682
    Abstract: The described apparatus and method include a bone plating system comprising a plate longitudinally extending between a first plate end and a second plate end, wherein the plate further comprises a first plate surface spaced apart from an opposing second plate surface. Further, the bone plating system further includes a first spacer segment longitudinally extending between a first spacer end and a second spacer end, wherein the first spacer segment is shaped to adapt the plate to conform to an adjacent bone segment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: LANX, INC.
    Inventors: Caleb Stoll, Morgan Lorio, Michael Fulton
  • Patent number: 9107713
    Abstract: A bone plate is configured for pancarpal arthrodesis. The bone plate can include a plurality of apertures that can be aligned with the metacarpal bones. The apertures can include a first portion and second portion that is longitudinally and laterally offset with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Michael P. Kowaleski, Randy J. Boudrieau, Alessandro Piras, Brian Beale, Mark Ryan
  • Patent number: 9095381
    Abstract: An improved anterior cervical plating system and methods of cervical fusion using such a system are provided. The cervical plating system includes an interlocking mechanism that integrated into each of the plates such that any two plates may cooperatively engage through the interlocking mechanism such that a new cervical plate can be interconnected with a pre-existing plate during revision surgery without removal of the pre-existing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph D. Stern
  • Patent number: 9072558
    Abstract: A distal volar fixation plate includes a body portion and a head portion angled upwards relative to the body portion. The head portion includes a lower surface, a central portion, a radial side and an ulnar side. The head portion defines a buttress portion extends greater distally on the ulnar side than on the radial side to support the volar lip of the lunate fossa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: BIOMET C.V.
    Inventor: Jorge L. Orbay
  • Patent number: 9072557
    Abstract: A hook plate assembly includes a bone plate extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and including an upper surface facing away from a bone, a bone contacting surface, a plate hole extending therethrough from the upper surface to the bone contacting surface and a connection section arranged at the second end. The plate hole is sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation element therethrough in combination with a hook including a connecting portion configured to connect the hook to the connection section of the bone plate and a fastening element releasably coupling the hook to the bone plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
  • Patent number: 9066767
    Abstract: A bone fixation implant is provided that includes a bone fixation plate and a plurality of fasteners. The bone fixation plate corresponds generally to stress lines imparted onto the mandible during anatomical function of the mandible. Thus, the bone fixation plate includes a primary leg and an auxiliary leg extending obliquely out from the primary leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Buchbinder, Ross Jonathan Hamel
  • Patent number: 9023085
    Abstract: A surgical implant device capable of conforming to a variety of surface topographies facilitates the growth and regeneration of site to which the device is applied. The device employs a plurality of elongate members supporting a column of discrete, rotatable elements in contact with each adjacent element. Anchor plates secure the respective ends of the elongate members, such anchor plates attachable to bone. The implant device provides and ordered array of individually rotatable elements to form a surface that permits bodily fluids to pass therethough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Walter E. Strippgen
  • Patent number: 9023052
    Abstract: A bone plate includes a first three-part combination hole extending through a proximal portion of the plate, a first portion configured to engage a threaded head portion of a bone fixation element, a second portion configured to receive a bone fixation element along an axis substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bone and a third portion defining a screw axis extending toward the distal end of the elongated body at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the longitudinal axis in combination with a first two-part combination hole extending through the proximal portion, a first threaded portion configured to engage a threaded head portion of a bone fixation element and a second portion defining an elongated slot extending along a longitudinal axis of the plate for receiving a bone fixation element so that the plate may slide along its longitudinal axis relative to the bone fixation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eva Lietz, Dirk Kerstan, Ladislav Nagy
  • Publication number: 20150119943
    Abstract: A drill guide includes an outer body and an inner sleeve. The outer body defines a main bore. The outer body includes a tip extending therefrom, wherein the tip is coaxial with the main bore. The tip includes a plurality of deflectable leaves. The inner sleeve defines a receiving bore, and the inner sleeve is adapted to be removably received within the main bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Milella, JR., John P. Marotta, Katy Ren'e Swanson
  • Patent number: 9017406
    Abstract: A device for covering and/or reconstructing a bone defect site and a method for producing a cap of a covering device for a bone defect site, wherein the device for covering and/or reconstructing a bone defect site consists of a cap (moulded shell, rigid shell, shaped body) and of at least one fixing means for fixing the cap on a bone. The cap is distinguished by having a dimensionally stable (rigid) nature, and a wall of the cap directed towards the bone defect or a wall of the cap directed away from the bone defect corresponds to the shape of the regenerated bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: ReOss GmbH
    Inventor: Marcus Seiler
  • Publication number: 20150112394
    Abstract: An osteotomy plate for maintaining the spacing of a wedge-like opening in bone, the osteotomy plate comprising: a body having a front side and a back side; a key extending out of the back side of the body for disposition in a keyhole formed in the bone along the wedge-like opening; and a plurality of mounting holes for receiving fixation screws therein, the mounting holes being formed in the body such that when the key is disposed in the keyhole, the mounting holes direct the fixation screws into bone on either side of the wedge-like opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kelly Ammann, Vincent P. Novak, Robert E. Schneider, Justin R. Tuber
  • Patent number: 9011500
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a fixation device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an anterior clivus plate that immobilizes at least two adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Roy Thomas Daniel
  • Patent number: 9011540
    Abstract: A spinal implant and an overlay for interlocking with the face of the implant. Grooves and/or channels of the overlay interlock with the face of the implant. The overlay assists in securing the implant within the surgically created cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 9005256
    Abstract: A spinal plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface adapted to contact bone. A plurality of holes extend from the upper surface to the lower surface through the plate which is configured and adapted to receive bone fasteners for fixing the spinal plate to bone. At least one set screw receiving hole adjacent from each one of the plurality of holes, the set screw receiving hole configured to adapt with a set screw. The lower surface of the spinal plate comprises a ridge that protrudes from the underside of the plate and encloses the plurality of holes spaced inward from the perimeter of the spinal plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Weiman
  • Publication number: 20150100094
    Abstract: A surgical system includes an implant having a first attachment mechanism and an insertion instrument having a proximal end, a distal end, and a second attachment mechanism disposed at the distal end for removable connection with the first attachment mechanism. The proximal end of the insertion instrument is pivotable with respect to the implant. The insertion instrument can include an inserter and a guide. A method of using the surgical system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan D. Milz, Dan Boljonis
  • Patent number: 8998962
    Abstract: The plate (1) has a generally triangular shape and includes two juxtaposed lower holes (7), intended to receive implantation screw (2) in the sacrum (100), and a first upper hole (8) for receiving an implantation screw (2) in the fifth lumbar vertebra (101). According to the invention, the plate (1) includes an extension (6) integral therewith, extending its upper side, i.e. protruding from the side opposite the two juxtaposed lower holes (7), the extension (6) having a second upper hole (15) formed in its entirety thereon, for receiving a second screw (2) intended to be implanted in the fifth lumbar vertebra (101), and having, at all points of its length, a width not greater than two times the diameter of the second upper hole (15); the direction in which the extension (6) protrudes from the plate (1) is such that the first upper hole (8) and the second upper hole (15) are placed on a first line (L1) substantially perpendicular to a second line (L2) passing through the two juxtaposed lower holes (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Medicrea International
    Inventor: Nicholas Birch
  • Patent number: 8998963
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to locking mechanisms for a fastener (e.g., a bone screw) and associated devices, systems, and methods. According to some embodiments, a lockable bone plate assembly may comprise, for example, a bone plate and a bone screw assembly. A bone plate may comprise, in some embodiments, at least one through hole, the at least one through hole having at least one bone plate hole circumferential recess. According to some embodiments, a bone screw assembly may comprise (a) a bone screw, (b) at least one deployable protrusion, and/or (c) a protrusion driver. The present disclosure further relates, in some embodiments, to methods for bone (e.g., vertebral) fixation. For example, a method may comprise contacting at least a portion of a spine (e.g., cervical spine) of a subject with a lockable bone plate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Tara Ziolo, Stephen Termyna, John Lovell
  • Patent number: 8992529
    Abstract: An implant plate according to the invention, for use in surgery or orthopedics, serves to stabilize a fracture of an upper-arm head or a fracture of a proximal upper arm. A head portion of the implant plate is fitted with at least one raised receiving member for a flexible fastening member on a side facing away from a bone. Each receiving member has an aperture extending substantially parallel to an outer edge or contour, and to an upper and lower side of the implant plate for threading, passing-through, and drawing together the flexible fastening member. The receiving member can be formed using process and plant technology from strip material, or using externally fabricated receiving members that are welded, press-welded, soldered, screwed, or riveted onto an outer side of the implant plate. The invention also comprises a method for manufacturing the implant plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventors: Claudius Zeiler, Ernst Wiedemann
  • Patent number: 8986351
    Abstract: Plate devices are provided for mounting to bone and receiving one or more spinal rods. The devices may include coupling members or rod receiving members coupled to the plate member and configured to have multiple degrees of adjustability in order to accommodate elongate connecting members of various orientations. The plate devices may also include quick locking features or locking devices that secure multiple points of articulation simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Gephart, Phillip J. Berman
  • Patent number: 8986350
    Abstract: An osteosynthesis plate includes at least two drilled holes arranged adjacent to one another. A notch is arranged on the convex side of the osteosynthesis plate, between the at least two drilled holes arranged adjacent to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Schwer, Eric Mariethoz, Daniel Andermatt, Olando Martinelli
  • Publication number: 20150075995
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a surgical implant. A metal layer is deposited onto a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) substrate by generating a series of pulses using a high power impulse magnetron sputtering process. Each pulse is applied in a series of micro pulse steps comprising (i) micro pulse on steps ranging from 10 ?s to 100 ?s and (ii) micro pulse off steps ranging from 5 ?s as to 400 ?s; at a repetition frequency ranging from 50-2000 Hz with 2 micropulses to 20 micropulses per repetition, a total pulse on time ranging from 25 ?s to 800 ?s for 5 minutes to 300 minutes at averaged power ranging from 200 W to 3000 W. The series of pulses are performed in a unipolar mode or a bipolar mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Barker, Jörg Patscheider, Götz Thorwarth
  • Publication number: 20150080966
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for creating a bore in bone. The devices and methods described involve controlling the drive and measuring the work of a working tool such that a user can avoid injuries to surrounding structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Wayne Anderson
  • Patent number: 8979909
    Abstract: Tissue repair suture plates and methods of use are provided which can, in general, allow soft tissue to be secured to bone. In one embodiment, a tissue repair suture plate can include a plurality of openings formed therethrough that can each be configured to have one or more sutures passed therethrough. Each of the sutures can be configured to be coupled to a soft tissue to be positioned against bone for healing thereagainst such that the soft tissue can have multiple sutures coupled thereto at different areas thereof. One or more bone fixation elements can be coupled to the plate and can be configured to attach the plate to the bone. The plate can be configured to move between a first configuration in which the plate has a first maximum length and a second configuration in which the plate has a second, greater maximum length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventor: Kristian DiMatteo
  • Patent number: 8968369
    Abstract: A spine plate defines a body having a posterior surface or side and an anterior surface or side. The body also has a pair of bone screw bores for each vertebra to which the spine plate will be attached. The bone screw bores extend between the posterior side and the anterior side. A relief area is provided between each pair of bone screw bores in the anterior surface of the body. The relief area opens to both bone screw bores to allow displacement of the bone screw when entering the respective bone screw bore. The relief area also opens to both bone screw bores to permit an instrument to be received therein to remove a bone screw from one of the bone screw bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Michael J. Milella, Jr.