Having Separable And Distinct Plate Elements Patents (Class 606/71)
  • Patent number: 11633196
    Abstract: A minimally invasive hip arthroplasty technique involves intramedullary insertion of an elongate femoral broach into a femur. The broach has a superior lateromedial transverse bore. A reaming rod is then located through the transverse bore and the neck of the femur. A cutting head is coupled to a distal end of the reaming rod via an incision. An orthogonal drive arm of an arthroplasty jig may also be inserted behind the cutting head to press the cutting head to ream the acetabulum while the reaming rod rotates the cutting head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: PMSW RESEARCH PTY LTD
    Inventor: Peter Walker
  • Patent number: 11633221
    Abstract: A variety of K-wires with imbedded plates are disclosed that allow for the plate in K-wire to be secured to the bone after insertion. Further, a donut shaped washer for capturing and securing the K-wire is disclosed. Also, a screw with a channel is disclosed that has a head shaped to capture and secure the K-wire. Finally, embodiments of a slotted washer are disclosed that captures and secures the K-wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Phillip Watt, Kory Smith, Jeffrey Loftus-Vergari, Danielle Rossi
  • Patent number: 11607254
    Abstract: Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. The bone plates can include features that accommodate the underlying anatomy of different types of bone, such as the condylar region of a femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christina M. Tiongson, David R. Jansen
  • Patent number: 11583317
    Abstract: A bone plate for treating acromioclavicular dislocations includes a shaft including a lateral portion sized and shaped to be positioned along a superior aspect of a lateral clavicle, the shaft including a plurality of openings extending therethrough for receiving bone fixation elements therein and a hook member extending from the shaft so that, in an operative position, the hook member is hooked under an acromion and the lateral portion of the shaft is positioned on the superior aspect of the lateral clavicle, the lateral portion of the shaft being substantially rounded so that the hook member is movable in one of an anterior direction and a posterior direction while the shaft maintains contact with the superior aspect of the lateral clavicle without any portion of the lateral portion of the shaft protruding beyond a surface of the lateral clavicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Zenker, André Galm, Daniel Andermatt, Martin Bammerlin, Gianluca Tordi, Martin Jaeger
  • Patent number: 11553949
    Abstract: Described is a femur fracture fixation device for treating a fractured, proximal end portion of a femur. The femur fracture fixation device comprises: an intramedullary nail; an extramedullary plate, including a main body portion for attachment to a lateral surface of the femur, and a posterior support portion extending from the main body portion for attachment to a posterior surface of the greater trochanter region of the femur; and a bone fastener, configured for insertion through an opening of the main body portion of the extramedullary plate, through an opening of the intramedullary nail, and into the head portion of the femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Hisayoshi Inoue, Koichi Kanekasu, Takashî Maehara
  • Patent number: 11471294
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for fusing two bones within a mammal. More particularly described is such a system and method for a transcortical fusion system wherein which a plate is affixed in a longitudinal slot or aperture cut into the anterior portion of the tibia and the talus, thereby achieving a fusion of the joint while placing the fusion site in the joint in compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Fisher, Andrew D Lundquist
  • Patent number: 11457954
    Abstract: A bone plate assembly and method of utilizing same are disclosed. The assembly includes at least two plates affixed to the bone in two different locations. One of the plates includes a porous bone in-growth surface, and may be entirely porous. The assembly may further include at least one bone screw and cable for affixing the plates to the bone. In the method of use, the plates may be affixed by the screws and/or cables and the plate including the porous surface may be left in place after bone is allowed to grow therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Emil Schemitsch, Michael Mckee
  • Patent number: 11432858
    Abstract: A pectus bar stabilizer insertion tool can include a first handle, a second handle, a first head, a second head, and a locking shaft. The first handle can include a first distal portion. The second handle can include a second distal portion, and the second handle can be pivotably coupled to the first handle. The first and second handles can be moveable between an open position and a closed position. The first head can be coupled to the first distal portion and can be engageable with a first portion of a stabilizer. The first head can include a driver engageable with a lock of the stabilizer. The second head can be coupled to the second distal portion and can be engageable with a second portion of the stabilizer. The locking shaft can be coupled to the driver and operable to lock and unlock the stabilizer to a pectus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLC
    Inventors: Isabella Balzano, Saddy Garcia, Jayden Garfield
  • Patent number: 11432832
    Abstract: A targeting system for use with a bone plate includes a body having an upper side and an opposite lower side, a first lateral side and a second opposite lateral side, a first plurality of holes extending through the upper and lower sides and arranged in a first pattern, a second plurality of holes extending through the first and second lateral sides and arranged in a different second pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Sylvestre, Alexis Christen, Katja Stucki, Matthias Paulisch
  • Patent number: 11399871
    Abstract: A bone distraction device having a ratchet and pawl assembly such that incremental rotation is allowed in one direction and prevented in the other, and further having a quick release mechanism such that the ratchet and pawl mechanism can be released to allow free rotation in both directions. The device has a pawl housing mounted onto a rod housing, the pawl housing having a sloping transition shoulder diminishing to transition onto the outer surface of the rod housing. In other embodiments, the device has a sleeve housing with an enlarged end telescopically mounted onto a rod housing, the enlarged end having a sloping transition shoulder diminishing to transition onto the outer surface of the sleeve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Wendy L. Johnston
  • Patent number: 11364056
    Abstract: Anterior cervical instrumentation systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. Systems may facilitate immobilizing or providing support for the cervical portion of the vertebral column of a patient. A device may comprise a plate having two channels located in a proximal to distal direction, and may further comprise at least one aperture. The device may further comprise attachment elements such as attachment cross-links and spacer cross-links, and fasteners. The plate and the attachment elements may be secured to the vertebrae by passing fasteners through apertures and channels. The length of the plate, position and number of the attachment cross-links, position and number of spacer cross-links and degree of movement may be intraoperatively selected by the surgeon to provide an optimal application and procedural outcome. Uniform components of the devices and systems allow for a more streamlined and simplified method of treating spinal conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis E. Bullard
  • Patent number: 11357514
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 11357553
    Abstract: A plate for securing two bone segments in a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy procedure having a body with an elongate distal portion and a proximal portion extending laterally and a plurality of apertures for receiving fixing means wherein at least two of the apertures are adapted to receive fixing means and at least one of the said apertures is adapted to receive a removable plug which extends proud of the bone-facing surface. One of the apertures has a camming surface configured such that upon insertion of the fixing means the bone fragments are urged together thereby promoting healing without deleterious compression of the surface of the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: VetSOS Ltd.
    Inventor: Rory M. Paton
  • Patent number: 11272968
    Abstract: A bone plate comprises a body including an elongated opening extending therethrough, the opening being open at a distal end of the body and including a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion having a width smaller than a width of the proximal portion, the width being a dimension between two longitudinal sides of the opening extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body, the body further including an insert including a head portion and a base portion, the base portion being shaped to be slidably mounted within the proximal portion of the opening, a diameter of the base portion being larger than a width of the distal portion of the opening such that the base portion is prevented from exiting the opening through the distal portion thereof, the insert further including a central fixation element receiving hole configured to receive a bone fixation element therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: David W. Bogle
  • Patent number: 11253299
    Abstract: An implantable fixation device for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The device including two corresponding plates that are configured to be aligned and coupled to a bone, such as a sternum, pre-resection of the bone or prior to cutting/separating the bone. The placement of the corresponding plates provides a gap between the edges of the plates that face one another allowing for and guiding a cutting tool for separating the bone. After the bone has been cut and the desired surgical procedure performed, the plates also assist in realigning and fixation of the bone portions. At least one plate includes a ratchet mechanism that is configured to tighten a locking element and draw the two plates together and into alignment with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Jace Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Justin James May, Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F. Detweiler
  • Patent number: 11202664
    Abstract: A compression force magnifier including a vertical axis through a body and a proximal surface of the body sloped at a predetermined angle relative to the vertical axis. A flat distal surface of the body is disposed opposite the proximal surface. A bore is disposed through the body from the proximal surface through the distal surface. The body is connected to an arm having a connection opening configured to allow connection of the body to a bone plate. The connection opening has a connection axis spaced from the vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Adam Finley
  • Patent number: 11160640
    Abstract: An orthodontic implant structure (2) that is used by being implanted in bone in an oral cavity includes a first screw (6, 6B) having a screw body (6b) and an engaging portion (14), a plate securing implement (12, 13), a second screw, and a base plate having a first surface (4p) and a second surface (4q) and in which a first attachment hole (24A, 24B) and a second attachment hole (26) are formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignees: OKADA MEDICAL SUPPLY CO.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Itsuki, Norihisa Okada, Junichi Kono
  • Patent number: 11147598
    Abstract: Implantable bone fixations apparatus comprising a pair of plates (1 and 1?) provided with holes (11, 12, 13) for receiving compression and/or locking screws and with longitudinal slots (15), characterized by a union element (3) disposed between the plates (1, 1?) such as to bridge the bone parts that need to be united, the union element (3) comprising rods that cooperate with the longitudinal slots (15) of the plates (1, 1?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Bioscience Medical Group Ltd.
    Inventor: José Roberto Pengo
  • Patent number: 11123117
    Abstract: A surgical fixation system including a base plate, a plurality of anchors and a locking element. The base plate has at least a pair of fixation apertures configured to receive at least a portion of the anchors therethrough. The fixation apertures are located within the base plate such that upon proper placement of the base plate within a surgical target site, one of the fixation apertures is positioned over a first bone segment (e.g., a first vertebral body), and the other fixation aperture is positioned over a second bone segment (e.g., a second vertebral body).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Sweeney, Chad Grant, Spencer Pettine, Ryan Donahoe
  • Patent number: 11090160
    Abstract: A maxillofacial orthognathic fixation implant assembly and its method of production and use, the implant being an assembly of an upper anchor implant member, a lower anchor implant member and at least one bridging implant member, the anchor implant members being adapted to be securely mounted to a maxilla and the at least one bridging implant member being adapted to connect the upper anchor implant member to the lower anchor implant member in a fixed and rigid manner. With the anchor implant members affixed to the maxilla and the maxilla surgically separated between the upper and lower anchor implant members to create a lower portion detached an upper portion, the at least one bridging implant member is connected between the upper and lower anchor implant members to secure and maintain the lower portion of the maxilla in a desired post-operative position relative to the upper portion of the maxilla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: KLS MARTIN, INC., KLS MARTIN, LP
    Inventors: Thomas S. Johnston, Tirth Patel
  • Patent number: 11071568
    Abstract: An implantable growing rod assembly adapted to be secured along a length of a spine for treating deformities of the spine. The assembly includes a housing, a fixed rod extending along a longitudinal axis away from the housing, and an expansion rod extendible from the housing along the longitudinal axis. A driver assembly is fixed to the housing and adapted to translate the expansion rod along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Charest, Michael Meccariello, Francis Torrente, Derrick Bingaman, Jeffrey David Gordon
  • Patent number: 11058467
    Abstract: Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. In addition, instruments such as distal and proximal aiming guides can accompany the bone plates to guide one or more screws into the bone plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lueth, David R. Jansen, Kathryn M. Ward, David Machamer
  • Patent number: 10973560
    Abstract: A bone plate fixation system for fixation of the distal radius bone includes a bone plate having an elongate shaft portion and a triangular-shaped head portion, with each portion defining a number of bone screw openings extending therethrough for receipt of bone screws. The triangular-shaped head portion may define an elongate visualization window having a window length extending across a width of the bone plate. At least some of the openings include flexible fins protruding radially inward into the opening and deflectable by the head of a bone screw to retain the bone screw in position within the opening. In one embodiment, the bone plate has an outer perimeter that is substantially symmetrical relative to a longitudinal axis of the bone plate. In another embodiment, the elongate shaft portion includes an elongate slot having a length extending along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Baker
  • Patent number: 10959763
    Abstract: A method and system for reducing and affixing two separated bone segments, the system having a bone plate with a pair of positioning slots, and a pair of elongated manipulating members with anchoring structures, the anchoring structures sized to pass through the positioning slots and for advancement into the bone segments. The bone plate is loosely mounted to the bone segments across the separation gap and a manipulating member is screwed into each bone segment through a positioning slot. The manipulating members are then used to reposition the bone segments by moving them together longitudinally within the slots. Fixation bone screws are inserted into the bone segments through screw receiving apertures to securely affix the bone plate to the repositioned bone segments. The manipulating members are then removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: KLS MARTIN, L.P.
    Inventors: Shawn Burke, Carson Quigley, Thomas Koett
  • Patent number: 10932836
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links about at least one axis, such as three axes. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive bone anchors that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Jason S. Chan, Mark P. Grady, Robert J. Schoutens
  • Patent number: 10905475
    Abstract: A bone stabilizing plate includes two plate portions, each affixable to bones of a patient, the plate portions telescoping together with mating rails and grooves. A limiter associated with one of the plate portions sliding engages one a catch associated with the other of the plate portions, when the plate portions are telescoped together, and resists stops telescoping when the plate portions are telescoped a predetermined distance apart. Once the limiter and catch are engaged, the plate portions enable imposition of a minimum compressive force between bones connected to the plates. The limiter is resiliently positioned to deflect into a relief formed in its respective plate portion. A groove positioned proximate the catch enables free telescoping motion limited by the engagement of the catch and limiter, whereby the minimum compressive force between bones is maintained, and Wolfe's Law may apply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Angelucci, Michael Black, Brian Garvey, James Himmelberger, Colm McLaughlin, Robert W. Trout
  • Patent number: 10898245
    Abstract: A modular bone plate includes a first plate member including a first connection portion having a first hole and a second plate member including a second connection portion having a second hole. The first plate member is connectable to the second plate member when the first plate member and the second plate member are arranged such that the first hole and the second hole overlap. The modular bone plate also includes a connector member that is insertable into the first hole and the second hole when the first hole and the second hole overlap such as to connect the first plate member and the second plate member. The connector member includes a passage that is configured to accommodate a portion of a bone anchor therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Markku Biedermann
  • Patent number: 10874444
    Abstract: Securing plate assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A hinge plate assembly includes a first body portion having a groove extending into the first body and a second body portion having a tongue extending outwardly therefrom and inserted into the groove. A securing member secures the tongue in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Gahman
  • Patent number: 10869706
    Abstract: A fixation device is disclosed for the fixation of proximal humerus fractures includes an implantable humerus plate having a proximal portion adapted to be positioned at a head and medial calcar of the humerus, a distal portion adapted to be positioned along a shaft of the humerus, and a plurality of calcar openings provided through the proximal portion adapted to receive calcar fasteners that extend into the medial calcar. The calcar fasteners are grouped into a rafted configuration and the tips of each fastener are positioned into the calcar region so that torsional forces bearing upon the calcar regions are distributed into the rafted fastener support, thereby avoiding varus collapse of the humerus head after fixation of the fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Brent A. Ponce, John Whitcomb
  • Patent number: 10856918
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a moveable bone plate implantation system, controlled movement assembly, and method. The moveable bone plate implantation system includes a movement instrument, translation member removeably coupled to the movement instrument, and a bone plate detachably connected to the translation member. The controlled movement assembly includes a translation member and a bone plate. The translation member includes a shaft with a first end and a second end and a head portion at the first end. The head portion includes an engagement groove recessed into the head portion and a lip extending out from a bottom portion of the engagement groove. The bone plate includes an engagement aperture for receiving the engagement groove and the lip engages a bottom surface of the bone plate during translation of the bone plate. A method for moving bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.
    Inventor: Albert DaCosta
  • Patent number: 10842538
    Abstract: A spine stabilization system having a base plate having a plurality of screw holes and a plurality of corresponding screw locking mechanisms. The present invention also provides an extension plate having a plurality of screw holes and corresponding screw locking mechanisms. The extension plate is dimensioned and configured with an extension portion, the extension portion having a screw hole and a screw locking mechanism and a finger portion having a connection element and to contact and connect with the base plate. The base plate is provided a graft window having edges, wherein at least one of the edges being configured to receive and connect with the connection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Binder, Frank Guntz, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 10786292
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a bone plating system and a method for utilizing the same. The bone plating system may include first and second bone plates in contact with respective first and second bones, a cross-connector, a cutting guide and a targeter device. The cross-connector may have a first end and an opposite second extending along a longitudinal axis from the first bone plate to the second bone plate. The cutting guide may have an elongate body placed on one of the first or second bones. The targeter device may have a drill guide to align the cross-connector with the first and second bone plates. A method for fixing the bone plating system to the first and second bone may include using the targeter device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Boon Quah, Bradley Michael Lamm
  • Patent number: 10736681
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate generally to orthopedic treatments, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for an orthopedic device comprising one or more osteotomy plates, guides, and/or cutters (e.g., for bunion removal or for stabilizing a joint or a cut/break line of a fracture).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHROSURFACE, INC.
    Inventors: George Sikora, Steven Ek, Tim Brightman, Carl Hasselman
  • Patent number: 10716607
    Abstract: A cable retaining insert is configured to be used with a plate member of a bone plate assembly. The cable retaining insert includes a top side and an opposite bottom side, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is adjacent to the bottom side and includes an engagement structure configured to engage a corresponding engagement structure in the plate member. The second portion is adjacent to the top side and includes at least one cable retaining aperture configured to retain a cable to the plate member. The first portion of the cable retaining insert has a recess at the bottom side for accommodating at least a portion of a head of a bone anchor. Furthermore, a bone plate assembly including a plate member and such a cable retaining insert is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Markku Biedermann
  • Patent number: 10687854
    Abstract: A bone plate for treating acromioclavicular dislocations includes a shaft including a lateral portion sized and shaped to be positioned along a superior aspect of a lateral clavicle, the shaft including a plurality of openings extending therethrough for receiving bone fixation elements therein and a hook member extending from the shaft so that, in an operative position, the hook member is hooked under an acromion and the lateral portion of the shaft is positioned on the superior aspect of the lateral clavicle, the lateral portion of the shaft being substantially rounded so that the hook member is movable in one of an anterior direction and a posterior direction while the shaft maintains contact with the superior aspect of the lateral clavicle without any portion of the lateral portion of the shaft protruding beyond a surface of the lateral clavicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Zenker, André Galm, Daniel Andermatt, Martin Bammerlin, Gianluca Tordi, Martin Jaeger
  • Patent number: 10660677
    Abstract: An expandable bone plate assembly is provided having a top plate portion and a bottom plate portion. A back side of the top plate portion has a longitudinally extending blind slot. A transversely extending counterbore extends through front back sides of the top plate portion. A transversely extending bore extends through the front and back sides of the bottom plate portion. The bone plate assembly also includes a pin with a pin head and a pin shaft depending from the pin head. The pin shaft is disposed within the transversely extending bore of the bottom plate portion and has an outer diameter greater than the minor diameter of the transversely extending bore. The pin head is disposed against the longitudinally extending blind slot of the top plate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: ZAVATION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: John Franklin Cummins, John Lawrence Walker, Eric Graham
  • Patent number: 10531901
    Abstract: A self-adjustable pectus reconstruction system comprising: a pectus reconstruction bar having a first end and a first slot disposed on the first end; a first fixing unit having a first channel; and a first connector, wherein the first end of the pectus reconstruction bar is assembled on the first channel of the first fixing unit, the first connector passes through the first slot to combine the pectus reconstruction bar with the first fixing unit, and the first slot of the pectus reconstruction bar is capable of sliding back and forth around the first connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventor: Sea-Quan Su
  • Patent number: 10524919
    Abstract: The system and method serves in facilitating replacement of comminuted bone fractures or portions thereof adjacent bone joints. The system and method employs a prosthesis to replace at least a portion of the comminuted bone fractures. The prosthesis serves in reproducing the articular surface of the portion or portions of the comminuted bone fractures that are replaced. In doing so, the prosthesis serves in restoring joint viability and corresponding articulation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: TOBY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
    Inventor: Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez
  • Patent number: 10500053
    Abstract: Provided are biocompatible and implantable scaffolds for treating a tissue defect, such as a bone gap. The scaffolds can have a modular design comprising a tissue scaffold rack designed to accommodate one or more modules. Also provided are methods for fabrication and use of such scaffolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Hollister, Stephen E. Feinberg, William L. Murphy, Leenaporn Jongpaiboonkit, James R. Adox, Francesco Migneco
  • Patent number: 10463409
    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: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventors: Javier E Castaneda, Jorge L Orbay, Edward Mebarak, Cesare Cavallazzi
  • Patent number: 10456266
    Abstract: Apparatuses for distal fibula replacement and related methods are described herein. The apparatus generally includes an implantable stem component including a proximal portion that is contoured to have an anterior overlap with a portion of a fibula bone of a patient, and a distal portion that defines a first channel configured to receive a peronaeus brevis tendon and a further defines second channel configured to receive a peronaeus longus tendon. Related methods include placing such an apparatus on the portion of the fibula bone of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hayward Surgical, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Meredith Warner
  • Patent number: 10441333
    Abstract: A method for reinforcing a sternum after a sternotomy or a sternal fracture. The method includes i) applying a plurality of elongated members along at least one longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum, wherein the elongated members are each provided with a first connection part and a second connection part; ii) slidably joining a first connection part of a first elongated member with a second connection part of an adjacent preceding elongated member along the longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; iii) slidably joining a second connection part of the first elongated member with a first connection part of an adjacent following elongated member along the same longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; iv) fitting a projecting portion of one or more of said elongated members in an intercostal space adjacent to the longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; and v) fixing the elongated members to the sternum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Jacob Zeitani
  • Patent number: 10390935
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for fixating soft tissue to bone. In one embodiment, a repair device system for fixating soft tissue to bone includes a carrier member, multiple anchors, and a bone anchor. The carrier member includes multiple pad portions and a bone coupling portion. Each of the pad portions are aligned with an adjacent pad portion. The pad portions are configured to be positioned over a side of the soft tissue and the bone coupling portion is coupled to the multiple pad portions. Each anchor is sized and configured to extend through the at least one opening defined in one of the multiple pad portions and through the soft tissue. The bone anchor is configured to be coupled to the bone coupling portion and configured to be secured to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: CoNextions, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Linder, Erik N. Kubiak, Scott D. Miles, Tyler J. Cole, Roy M. Taylor, Shawn P. Reese
  • Patent number: 10383665
    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: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph D. Stern
  • Patent number: 10278743
    Abstract: A facet joint replacement system includes an inferior implant with an inferior articular surface, a superior implant with a superior articular surface, and an optional crossbar. The inferior implant and the superior implant are each polyaxially adjustably connected to fixation elements which anchor the implants to adjacent vertebrae. The optional crossbar may be polyaxially adjustably connected to bilateral implants. The system components may be provided in kits which provide components of various sizes and shapes. A set of surgical instruments may facilitate implantation of the facet joint replacement system by providing tools for bone preparation, trialing, implant insertion, implant alignment, and lock-out of modular interconnections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Fauth, Daniel J. Triplett, Joel R. Helgerson, Daniel E. Gerbec
  • Patent number: 10251685
    Abstract: An insert for receipt within a plate aperture having an inner wall along the plate aperture includes a body and collar. The body has inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface defines an insert aperture having a longitudinal axis. The collar extends from the outer surface in a first radial direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and extends along only a portion of the outer surface in a second radial direction transverse to the first radial direction and the longitudinal axis. The collar defines a first radial distance from the longitudinal axis at a first position of the collar and a second radial distance from the longitudinal axis at a second position of the collar that differs from the first radial distance. A fixation system includes the plate and insert which is receivable within the plate aperture such that the collar contacts and is slideable along the inner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventor: Andreas Wiederkehr
  • Patent number: 10194925
    Abstract: A medical tool system for providing a trapezoidal recess in a joint surface of a bone, including a milling tool rotatable about a tool axis and having milling edges active on the circumferential side and milling edges that are active at an axial end with respect to the tool axis, and a template part fixable to the joint surface for guiding the milling too. A stop limits a penetration depth of the milling tool. The template part has a base element with a slide guide and a slide which can be moved in the slide guide between two end stops along a guide path lying on a guide plane. A guide channel which runs diagonally to the guide plane and leads to a milling tool receiving area directed transversely to the tool axis is formed in the slide such that the milling tool can rotate freely about the tool axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Amos Balzarini
  • Patent number: 10188437
    Abstract: A bone stabilizing plate includes two plate portions, each affixable to bones of a patient, the plate portions telescoping together with mating rails and grooves. A limiter associated with one of the plate portions sliding engages one a catch associated with the other of the plate portions, when the plate portions are telescoped together, and resists stops telescoping when the plate portions are telescoped a predetermined distance apart. Once the limiter and catch are engaged, the plate portions enable imposition of a minimum compressive force between bones connected to the plates. The limiter is resiliently positioned to deflect into a relief formed in its respective plate portion. A groove positioned proximate the catch enables free telescoping motion limited by the engagement of the catch and limiter, whereby the minimum compressive force between bones is maintained, and Wolfe's Law may apply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Angelucci, Michael Black, Brian Garvey, James Himmelberger, Colm McLaughlin, Robert W. Trout
  • Patent number: 10182856
    Abstract: An osteosynthesis system includes a bone plate and a segment. The bone plate includes a plurality of passages for bone screws and at least one web. The segment includes at least one passage for a screw. The segment has a clip-like configuration and can be snapped onto the web of the bone plate. The segment also has an upper half and a lower half and is fastened on the web of the bone plate with a force-locked connection by moving the upper and lower halves toward each other. The upper and the lower halves are moved towards each other by introducing a screw into the at least one passage of the segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: aap Implantate AG
    Inventor: Andreas Reuter
  • Patent number: 10172655
    Abstract: Osteosynthesis systems useful in the fusion of cervical vertebrae are described. An osteosynthesis system includes a plate, a set of anchors, a set of locking members, and a set of pins. The plate defines anchor passageways that receive the anchors, locking member passageways that receive the locking member passageways; and pin passageways that receive the pins. Each of the locking member passageways partially intersects one of the anchor passageways and each of the pin passageways provides a passageway extending from a side of the plate to one of the locking member passageways. Each of the locking members is rotatable within the respective one of the locking member passageways and is adapted to engage an adjacent anchor from the side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: DeGen Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Black, Willie S. Edwards, Jr., Rakesh P. Chokshi