Acetabular Cup Positioner Patents (Class 606/91)
  • Publication number: 20140100579
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Craig Della Valle, Sachin P. Budhabhatti
  • Publication number: 20140094925
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument and method for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument has a base configured to engage the patient's pelvis, a first linkage pivotally coupled to the base, a locking mechanism operable to lock the first linkage in position relative to the base, and a second linkage removably coupled to the first linkage. The second linkage has an alignment axis corresponding to a desired abduction angle and a desired anteversion angle of the acetabular axis of the acetabular prosthetic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Rodney E. Satterthwaite
  • Publication number: 20140094816
    Abstract: A method for inserting an acetabular implant into the acetabulum of a patient. The method includes engaging a patient-specific surface of acetabular alignment guide to a complementary rim surface and periacetabular area of a patient. A plurality of alignment pins are inserted through corresponding alignment apertures of the acetabular alignment guide and into the periacetabular area of the patient. The acetabular alignment guide is removed without removing the alignment pins from the patient. An alignment adapter is coupled to an acetabular inserter over the alignment pins and an acetabular implant is implanted using the acetabular inserter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: John R. WHITE, Lance D. PERRY, Aaron P. SMITH, Jason D. MERIDEW, Bryan MORRISON, W. Jason SLONE, Tyler D. WITT, Mark A. BOLLINGER, Robert METZGER
  • Publication number: 20140088603
    Abstract: A method of reproducing a central axis of a femoral neck prior to resection during an implantation process includes the step of attaching a frame to the acetabulum of a patient, wherein the frame includes first and second movable arms and a lockable swivel bearing. The method further includes the steps of orienting and locking the swivel bearing in position and utilizing the position of the swivel bearing to position acetabular instrumentation to match a planned acetabular implant orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Roose, Darron G. Peddle
  • Publication number: 20140081278
    Abstract: Disclosed is an acetabular positioning and insertion instrument. Additionally, a method of positioning an acetabular prosthesis with an insertion instrument is disclosed. The positioning instrument can include engaging members to contact an acetabular prosthesis and holding it relative to a portion of the instrument for both rotational and positioning of the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Tyler D. WITT, Austen DAVENPORT
  • Patent number: 8657830
    Abstract: The invention includes both a method for acquiring the position of a patient's anterior pelvic plane, and a patient positioner or holder (apparatus) for securing a patient and acquiring the position of the patient's anterior pelvic plane. The method and apparatus facilitate definition of the anterior pelvic plane (APP) in the context of computer assisted hip surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kinamed, Inc.
    Inventors: Vineet Kumar Sarin, Robert A. Bruce, William Ralph Pratt, Clyde Ronald Pratt
  • Patent number: 8657829
    Abstract: Disclosed apparatus and methods confirm the depth of insertion of an acetabular component in the course of a total Mp replacement using a graduated shaft through a cannulated holder. Embodiments are disclosed including a version integrated into existing instrumentation, and an alternative, disposable version, one per case. All of embodiments confirm appropriate seating of the acetabular component against the inner wall of the acetabulum. Given the hemispherical reaming that is done during acetabular preparation, this would allow for maximal contact between the prosthesis and the host bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Brian McCardel
  • Patent number: 8657821
    Abstract: A luminal drilling system includes a drilling device and a control unit. The drilling device includes an elongate member having a drive shaft with a drill tip. The control unit includes a motor connectable to the drive shaft and control circuitry which rotationally oscillates the drive shaft with the direction of rotation automatically reversing whenever the load on the motor and/or drive shaft exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Revascular Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Palermo
  • Publication number: 20140052137
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for aligning acetabular implants. A patient-matched acetabular alignment tool is used to orient tools and implants intraoperatively. The patient-matched acetabular alignment tool includes a mounting member and leg members which are configured based on the particular patient's anatomic landmark sites (e.g., acetabular bony landmarks). The leg members are attached to the mounting member and configured to connect with a respective anatomic landmark site to achieve a desired implant angle and axis. For example, the leg members may form a tripod support base through which an acetabular shell may be inserted into the patient's acetabulum at desired angles of version and inclination. In some embodiments, the leg members may be retractable and expandable with respect to the mounting member, thereby providing a tool with reduced profile for inserting the device in the patient's soft tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW. INC.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Gibson, Lauren Christina Jasper, Philip E. Frederick
  • Patent number: 8608749
    Abstract: A method for preparing a joint surface of a patient for an implant, such as, for example, an acetabular implant for a hip joint. According to the method, a patient-specific guide is attached to a complementary joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific guide includes a guiding element oriented along a patient-specific alignment axis. The alignment axis is determined during a preoperative plan of the patient for implant alignment. A shaft of a guiding tool is removably coupled to the guiding element of the guide. A three-dimensional orientation device is removably attached to the shaft of the guiding tool. A position of a bubble of the orientation device is marked with a mark on an outer transparent surface of the orientation device while the guiding tool is oriented along the alignment axis. The marked orientation device can be used for aligning other instruments during the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Jason D. Meridew, Tony Siebeneck, Tyler D. Witt, Robert Metzger
  • Patent number: 8603093
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for aligning the anteversion and the inclination of an acetabular prosthetic cup within an acetabulum of a patient. The apparatus and method comprises calculating the orientation of acetabulum center axis. The acetabular prosthetic cup is aligned relative to the calculated acetabulum center axis. The acetabulum center axis is calculated from selecting rim points located about the acetabulum of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Sam Hakki
  • Patent number: 8603180
    Abstract: An acetabular device includes a patient-specific acetabular alignment guide including a bone engagement surface. The bone engagement surface has a first portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to an acetabular rim surface and a second portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to a periacetabular area of an acetabulum of a patient. The acetabular alignment guide includes a plurality of guiding formations extending through the second portion for guiding a plurality of alignment pins therethrough. The bone engagement surface and the plurality of guiding formations are prepared from a three-dimensional model of the acetabulum of the specific patient reconstructed pre-operatively from a scan of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: John R. White, Lance D. Perry, Aaron P. Smith, Jason D. Meridew, Bryan Morrison, W Jason Slone, Tyler D. Witt, Mark A. Bollinger, Robert Metzger
  • Patent number: 8585709
    Abstract: An orthopedic impactor device for positioning an orthopedic prosthetic cup implant during a hip replacement surgery is described. The impactor is designed with a “one piece” elongated body portion, having a distal prosthetic cup engagement portion which is separated from a proximal strike plate by an annular sidewall. A handle portion is positioned circumferentially around the annular sidewall of the elongated body in a slidable relationship along a longitudinal axis. A rod, connectable to an orthopedic prosthetic cup, is positioned within a cavity of the body and connected to the proximal ring. A lever arm having a distal wedge portion is pivotally connected to the handle portion such that when the lever arm is pivoted towards the annular sidewall of the handle portion, the distal end of the rod moves within the body cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventor: Jonas Burgi
  • Publication number: 20130304072
    Abstract: A prosthetic acetabular cup inserter and impactor has an expandable annular cup engaging element to engage the inner surface of a cup to be inserted in the acetabulum. An expander is provided for expanding the cup engaging element which is connected to one end of a handle via a hollow or partly hollow extension portion. The other end of the handle is provided with an anvil. An elongate operator is located within the extension portion and connected to the cup engaging element. A device is provided for moving the elongate operator to pull the cup engaging element towards the expander.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Arnaud Aux Epaules, Antoine Coustance
  • Patent number: 8568419
    Abstract: A navigation system for placing an implant in orthopedic surgery is provided, comprising an orientation apparatus and a reference apparatus. The reference apparatus comprises an anchor for fixing the reference apparatus to a predetermined feature of the subjects body and an indicator for indicating at least one reference plane or axis. The orientation apparatus comprises a number of probes for contacting a number of predetermined features of a subjects body and defining a plane. The orientation apparatus and/or the reference apparatus comprises at least one connector for connecting the orientation apparatus and the anchor such that, when connected, relative translation of the connector and the anchor along a predetermined direction with respect to the plane defined by the probes is allowed and relative rotation of the connector and the anchor about that predetermined direction is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hipsecure B.V.
    Inventor: Erwin de Wekker
  • Publication number: 20130282014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for planning the positioning of a ball joint prosthesis, in particular a hip joint prosthesis, wherein the prosthesis includes a stem and a cup and the method comprises the following steps: determining the geometric shape of the joint socket, particular the acetabulum, and the geometric shape of the cup which is to be placed; defining target areas where the cup has to abut the bony structure of the joint socket, in particular the acetabulum, in order for the cup to be sufficiently fixed; determining actual areas of the cup which will abut the bony structure of the joint socket, in particular the acetabulum, when the cup is placed; defining a requirement for the position and/or orientation of the cup on the basis of the position and/or size of the target areas and/or actual areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Martin Haimerl, Lars Dohmen, Melanie Wegner, Sabine Gneiting
  • Patent number: 8556898
    Abstract: The application relates to a method of orienting a bone-milling cutter and an impact instrument for a hip-prosthesis cup in an acetabulum. The method includes initially positioning a manipulation cup by a manipulation joint head and representing this position by at least one guide rod or fixation rod that is fixed in a bone. The method also includes removing the manipulation cup and adjusting a position of both the bone-milling cutter and the impact instrument with respect to either the guide rod itself or a guide rod that is attached to a holding device disposed on at least one fixation rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics AG
    Inventors: Reinhard Graf, Martin Imhof, Rene Brack
  • Publication number: 20130261633
    Abstract: A computer-guided system for orienting an insert during a surgical procedure, the computer-guided system comprising: a surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table being capable of movement about three axes; a table inertial measurement unit for measuring movement of the surgical table; a patient inertial measurement unit for measuring movement of the patient; an insert inertial measurement unit for measuring movement of the insert; and computational means for determining the relative positioning of the patient and the insert based upon movement of the surgical table, movement of the patient, and movement of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Robert L. Thornberry
  • Publication number: 20130261632
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum includes a surgical tool configured to be coupled to the acetabular prosthetic component, and a gravity-based position indicator removably coupled to the surgical tool. The position indicator includes a first marking indicating a first position of the acetabular prosthetic component, and a second marking indicating a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Carl F. Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Rod G. Cameron
  • Patent number: 8545511
    Abstract: Described herein is an expandable shoulder trial for a reverse shoulder system including a rotatably adjustable insert housed within a humeral cup. The insert has proximal and distal ends, the proximal end having a concave recess therein adapted to receive a glenosphere prosthesis. The distal end of the insert includes a shaft, the shaft having a helical groove disposed on at least a portion thereof. A distal end of the humeral cup is inserted in a humeral stem. The humeral cup has a proximal end including a recess therein, the recess defined by a circular wall. A guide pin protrudes from the circular wall and is adapted to engage the helical groove of the insert shaft. The proximal end of the insert may rotate along an axis toward the proximal end of the humeral cup and along the same axis away from the proximal end of the humeral cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Roy Philip Splieth, James David Lorek, Shawn Michael Kroll
  • Publication number: 20130245631
    Abstract: A surgical guide can include a first portion comprising an outer surface configured to conform to a portion of an acetabulum of a particular patient. The first portion can be configured to accommodate the ligamentum teres of the patient. The surgical guide can be configured to receive a second portion that includes an alignment portion defining an alignment axis such that when the surgical guide is coupled to the acetabulum, the alignment axis is oriented at a predetermined orientation relative to the acetabulum. The second portion can include a depth-limiting feature configured to limit insertion of a guide rod along the axis to a patient-specific insertion depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventor: Mason James Bettenga
  • Patent number: 8535324
    Abstract: A prosthetic acetabular cup inserter and impactor has an expandable annular cup engaging element to engage the inner surface of a cup to be inserted in the acetabulum. An expander is provided for expanding the cup engaging element which is connected to one end of a handle via a hollow or partly hollow extension portion. The other end of the handle is provided with an anvil. An elongate operator is located within the extension portion and connected to the cup engaging element. A device is provided for moving the elongate operator to pull the cup engaging element towards the expander.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Benoist Girard SAS
    Inventors: Arnaud Aux Epaules, Antoine Coustance
  • Patent number: 8535323
    Abstract: A hand held instrument is provided in one embodiment in a kit for use in positioning a constraining ring of an acetabular liner system and includes a shaft including a first coupling member, and a plurality of heads, each of the plurality of heads including (i) a base configured to couple with the first coupling member and (ii) a pair of resilient gripper arms, each of the pair of resilient gripper arms defining a constraining ring reception area having a size different from the constraining ring reception area defined by the pair of gripper arms of each of the other of the plurality of heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan C. Keefer, Larry G. McCleary, Robert B. Brigham
  • Publication number: 20130231672
    Abstract: A computer-assisted surgery system comprises instruments adapted to be used to perform tasks related to surgery. A reference device is in a fixed relation to a bone. A rotating magnet creates a magnetic field plane, the rotating magnet being connected to one of the instrument and the reference device. A magnetometer on the other of the instrument and the reference device produces signals as a function of at least its orientation relative to the magnetic field plane. A processing unit tracks said orientation of the instrument relative to the bone using said signals from the magnetometer subjected to the magnetic field plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: ORTHOSOFT INC.
    Inventors: Francois Paradis, Joel Zuhars, Karine Duval, Mathieu Chevrier
  • Publication number: 20130226186
    Abstract: An orthopedic impactor device for positioning an orthopedic prosthetic cup implant during a hip replacement surgery is described. The impactor is designed with a “one piece” elongated body portion, having a distal prosthetic cup engagement portion which is separated from a proximal strike plate by an elongated body and handle portions. A connection rod, connectable to an orthopedic prosthetic cup, is positioned longitudinally within the through-bores of the body and handle portions. A lever arm, having a linkage member, is pivotally connected to the rod such that when the lever arm is pivoted towards the exterior surface of the annular sidewall of the handle portion, the distal end of the rod moves within the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventor: Jonas Burgi
  • Patent number: 8500744
    Abstract: A cap used during the insertion of an acetabular cup prosthesis. The cap includes impaction plate having an upperside and an underside. The impaction plate includes a plurality of separate sectors mutually connected at a connection point on the impaction plate by flanges. Each sector includes interlocking elements which in use enable the impaction plate to be connected to an introduction tool. The cap also includes at least one lug extending downwardly from the underside of each sector. The lug is located at the portion of the underside of the impaction plate which will in use enable the lug to be interconnected with a corresponding recess on an internal wall, an external wall or a rim of a prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Finsbury (Development) Limited
    Inventors: Robert Michael Wozencroft, Michael Anthony Tuke, Nicholas Lee Hawson
  • Publication number: 20130190770
    Abstract: An instrument for use in minimally invasive hip surgery, the instrument being for use in forming and using a portal incision in a hip arthroplasty procedure to implant an acetabular implant. In particular, the instrument is useful for both alignment and insertion/impaction of an acetabular shell. Furthermore, the instrument is suitable for assuring the shell is impacted with the proper abduction and version in left or right hips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8480674
    Abstract: A reamer for use in minimally invasive hip replacement surgical approaches is provided. The reamer spindle includes an elongate housing portion that extends along a first axis and a neck or distal portion that extends along a second axis, wherein the second axis extends at an angle of between about 35 degrees and about 65 degrees relative to the first axis. A reamer head is removably connectable to the distal neck portion and has a surface configured to cut bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Roger, Philippe Fehlbaum, Yann Rosse
  • Publication number: 20130165941
    Abstract: Apparatus for aligning a surgical instrument, such as an acetabular cup inserter, with a direction guide that defines an orientation in space for insertion of the cup. The apparatus comprises a parallel guide having a first arm for alignment with the direction guide and a second arm spaced from the first arm but maintained in parallel relationship with it. The cup inserter can be aligned with the first arm by aligning it with the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8469962
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for properly positioning and aligning a prosthetic socket into a bone cavity of a patient. The methods involve placing a guide piece, in bone that is close to the bone cavity, according to the position and alignment of a trial prosthetic socket previously fitted in a desired position and alignment in the bone cavity and then, after removing the trial, positioning and aligning the prosthetic socket in the bone cavity using the guide piece's position and alignment for guidance. A tilt sensing device is used to show the tilt or angle of devices used in the positioning and alignment procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: William C. Head
  • Publication number: 20130158558
    Abstract: An insertion instrument for instrumented insertion of a socket inset (4) with a spherical cap (20) into a hip socket (5) of a hip-joint prosthesis, having an impacting instrument (1) with a handle (7), at one end of which a holding tool for the socket inset (4) is located. In order to avoid tilting of the socket inset during insertion, it is proposed that the one end (8) of the impacting instrument (1) has a spherical shape and is part of the holding tool, and the holding tool furthermore comprises an impacting head (2), which is designed as a separate component and received the spherical end (8) of the impacting instrument (1) in an articulated manner, and an insertion aid (3), which is designed as a separate component and serves to hold the socket inset (4) on the outer geometry of the impacting head (2), and the impacting head (2) can be connected to the spherical end (8) to form a ball joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Ceram Tec GmbH
    Inventors: Roman Preuss, Heike Wolf, Tobias Weiss, Thomas Kilchenmann, Götz Griesmayer, Manuela Muhr-Schenk
  • Patent number: 8454619
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for properly positioning and aligning a prosthetic socket and/or prosthetic ball into host bone structure of a patient using one or more guide are shown. Guides implemented according to embodiments may provide reference guidance (e.g., baseline or relative positioning), physical guidance (e.g., restricted movement or physically direct positioning), visual guidance (e.g., visual indication of proper or improper positioning), and combinations thereof. Embodiments comprise placing a guide piece, in bone that is close to the bone cavity, according to the position and alignment of a trial prosthetic socket previously fitted in a desired position and alignment in the bone cavity and then, after removing the trial, positioning and aligning the prosthetic socket in the bone cavity using the guide piece's position and alignment for guidance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: William C. Head
  • Patent number: 8449551
    Abstract: A device (10,10?,20,20?) for digitizing a center of rotation of a hip joint implant component (A,F) with respect to a bone element in computer-assisted surgery. The device (10,10?,20,20?) comprises a detectable member (12,22) trackable for position and orientation by a computer-assisted surgery system (30). A body (11,21) is connected to the detectable member (12,22) in a known geometry. The body (11,21) has a coupling portion (14,14?,24,25) adapted to be coupled to the hip joint implant component (A,F) in a predetermined configuration. The center of rotation of the hip joint implant component (A,F) is calculable in the predetermined configuration as a function of the known geometry and of the position and orientation of the detectable member (12,22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Orthosoft Inc.
    Inventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Herbert André Jansen, Isabelle Fontaine, Daniel Odermatt
  • Patent number: 8439928
    Abstract: An instrument for use in minimally invasive hip surgery, the instrument being for use in forming and using a portal incision in a hip arthroplasty procedure to implant an acetabular implant. In particular, the instrument is useful for both alignment and insertion/impaction of an acetabular shell. Furthermore, the instrument is suitable for assuring the shell is impacted with the proper abduction and version in left or right hips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad L. Penenberg, Irina Timmerman, Christopher R. McKnett
  • Patent number: 8439920
    Abstract: An adapter for a surgical reamer driver having one of a crossbar and a crossbridge reamer driver. The adapter includes a base having an interface for connecting with one of the crossbar and crossbridge reamer drivers. The adapter further includes at least one recess on the opposite end of the base opening in an axial direction. The recess is configured to receive a reamer of a style unlike the given style interface. A pair of hooks or tabs resiliently hold the reamer in place in the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Clive Ryall, Julian Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20130110114
    Abstract: An orthopaedic prosthesis includes a curved outer surface configured to abut a patient's bone when the orthopaedic prosthesis is implanted therein. The outer surface may or may not be electrically conductive. A channel is defined in the outer surface in which one or more electrical conductors are positioned. A switch is positioned at a first location on the outer surface and is configured to establish an electrical connection between the electrical conductor and the outer surface (e.g., an electrical trace) and/or another electrical conductor when the first location of the outer surface is pressed against the patient's bone. The switch may be embodied as an end of the electrical conductor or a more complex switch such as a push-button type switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: DEPUY PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: DePuy Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8430886
    Abstract: An inserter for locating and impacting an acetabular cup which has an inner bearing surface in a prepared acetabulum. The inserter has a handle carrying an anvil, an impaction head adapted to receive the cup and a retention system for attaching the cup to the inserter. The retention system extends between an actuator in the handle and the impaction head. The actuator is operable to free the retention system from the cup by impacting the anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Neil Rushton, Richard Eddy Field, Arnaud AuxEpaules, Aude Hibon
  • Patent number: 8425526
    Abstract: An adjustable impactor for a tool comprises a handle, a first link, and a second link. The first link is pivotably attached to the handle. The second link is pivotably attached to the first link. The second link has a connector configured to attach to the tool. A method for impacting an orthopaedic component inside a surgical cavity includes a step for pivoting a first link relative to a handle. Another step pivots a second link relative to the first link. The first and second links are locked. A step attaches a tool to the second link. An impacting step impacts the handle such that the handle transmits the force from the impact through the first and second links to the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Waltersdorff, Charles Wayne Allen, Kevin W. Belew, Michael Scott McCaig
  • Publication number: 20130079785
    Abstract: An orthopedic prosthetic impactor used for the implantation of double mobility cup implants is described. The impactor consists of a drive train, a C-shaped housing, and a prosthetic cup engaging subassembly. The subassembly comprises an impaction plate, a primary cup contacting member, a secondary cup contacting member and a wedging assembly. The primary and secondary cup contacting members, contactable with an interior surface of the prosthetic cup implant. When activated by the drive train, the wedging assembly moves in a proximal direction towards the impaction plate, positioning the wedging assembly in a contactable relationship with the primary and secondary members thereby preventing the members and a connected prosthetic implant cup from moving during implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventor: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
  • Publication number: 20130072940
    Abstract: Apparatus for guiding a shaping tool for shaping an acetabulum comprises locating means (40) arranged to be located in the acetabulum, guide means (50) for guiding the shaping tool, and support means (80) for supporting the guide means, wherein the guide means is arranged to locate against the locating means in a target position, and the support means is arranged to support the guide means in the target position after removal of the locating means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Stanley Dawood, Stephen Robin Richards, Alister James Hart
  • Patent number: 8398650
    Abstract: An orthopaedic prosthetic inserter used for the implantation of double mobility implants is described. The inserter consists of a drive train, a C-shaped housing, and a prosthetic cup grabbing subassembly. The subassembly comprises a frustro-conical nose and an expandable dome. When activated by the drive train, the dome expands into the cup of the prosthetic to manipulate the prosthetic during implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Greatbatch Medical S.A.
    Inventor: Jonas Burgi
  • Patent number: 8398642
    Abstract: The disclosure illustrates a dual driver for surgical reamers in which either of a crossbridge and crossbar style reamers are axially inserted in the distal end of a central shaft for the reamer driver. A pair of L shaped grips are adapted to connect and disconnect the different style of reamers by the movement of an external sleeve biased towards the connection position. Movement of the sleeve away from the distal end allows an internal plunger to cam the grips to an open position and urge the appropriate reamer from the tool driver directly in an axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart Weekes
  • Publication number: 20130066323
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes an orientation sensor that detects an actual orientation of a surgical tool. The apparatus also includes a tactile orientation feedback device that selectively provides a tactile orientation feedback signal. Moreover, the apparatus includes a controller that causes the tactile orientation feedback device to provide the tactile orientation feedback signal when the actual orientation of the surgical tool detected by the orientation sensor is substantially equal to a predetermined target orientation of the surgical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Biomet Manufacturing Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130066322
    Abstract: A surgical positioning apparatus (400) comprises a surgical positioning device (412) and a levelling device (422). The surgical positioning device (412) comprises a securing assembly (416), a locating arrangement (418) securable to the securing assembly in a selected position of the locating arrangement, and an indicating arrangement (420) securable to the securing assembly in a selected position of the indicating arrangement. The locating arrangement (418) comprises a locating member (432) to locate the positioning device in a desired orientation relative to a first article. The indicating arrangement (420) comprises an indicating member (488) to indicate the position of a second article relative to the first article. The levelling device (422) can be mounted on the surgical positioning device (412) to facilitate orientation of the surgical positioning device relative to the vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Gursharan Singh Chana
  • Publication number: 20130053858
    Abstract: A device for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading using a gyroscopic positioning unit aligned with the acetabular component placement tool, (c) taking an image of at least a portion of the cup using a radiography unit, (d) using the image to determine the actual orientation of the cup and required position of the cup to properly orient the acetabular component, (e) incrementally altering the position of the cup by using a striking tool, (f) taking new abduction and anteversion readings using the gyroscopic unit to determine the relative movement of the cup caused by the tapping, and (g) repeating any of the steps as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Brad L. Penenberg
  • Publication number: 20130053859
    Abstract: A tool and method for locating a proper position for a portal incision for hip arthroplasty, the tool having at least one generally straight body defining an axis, the generally straight body having a slot at one end, the slot being angled at an approximately 45 degree angle relative to the axis of the generally straight body, the slot configured to receive a cutting member or guide tool. A second generally straight body may be connected to the first generally straight body to form a right angle. If the lengths of the two generally straight bodies are substantially equivalent, then when the second generally straight body is inserted into the acetabulum, the first generally straight body positions the slot in the proper location such that sliding a guide tool or cutting member through the slot allows a portal incision to be created in the proper location. In some embodiments, the generally straight bodies may have adjustable lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Brad L. Penenberg
  • Publication number: 20130053857
    Abstract: A tool and method for locating a proper position for a portal incision for hip arthroplasty, the tool being a tubular body having a first portion defining a first axis, a second portion defining a second axis non-parallel to the first axis, the second portion having a directional tool and a lead coaxially aligned, wherein when the tubular body is placed adjacent to an acetabulum with the directional tool aimed at the acetabulum and perpendicular to a plane of the face of the acetabulum, the lead points to location on the skin that would be the proper location for the portal incision. The lead may have a blunt tip, a cutting instrument, or an opening through which a flexible tool can be inserted to forge a path towards the proper location for the portal incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Brad L. Penenberg
  • Publication number: 20130053856
    Abstract: A method for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading using a gyroscopic positioning unit aligned with the acetabular component placement tool, (c) taking an image of at least a portion of the cup using a radiography unit, (d) using the image to determine the actual orientation of the cup and required position of the cup to properly orient the acetabular component, (e) incrementally altering the position of the cup by using a striking tool, (f) taking new abduction and anteversion readings using the gyroscopic unit to determine the relative movement of the cup caused by the tapping, and (g) repeating any of the steps as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Brad L. Penenberg
  • Publication number: 20130046310
    Abstract: A patient-specific acetabular guide for use in orienting an acetabular component with respect to an acetabulum of a patient as part of a surgical procedure includes a body having a bottom contact surface that has a portion that is shaped and configured to initimately receive and interlockingly mate with an acetabular notch of the patient's acetabulum in accordance with a three-dimensional image of the acetabulum of the specific patient. The three-dimensional image can be in the form of a three-dimensional virtual model of the patient's acetabulum that is constructed at least in part on 3D image data of the pelvic region of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
    Inventors: Chitranjan S. Ranawat, Joseph D. Lipman, Morteza Meftah, David Mayman
  • Patent number: 8366716
    Abstract: A trial head and shell for use in trial reduction of hip implants, and particularly bipolar implants, having locking features that prevent the head from dissociating from the shell during trialing, yet which allow the head and shell to be readily assembled and disassembled in the operating room. A cut-out region is formed in an outer bearing surface of the head. The cut-out region allows the head to pass through a trial shell opening and into the shell, yet is oriented such that when the head is associated with a femoral neck, the head cannot disassociate from the shell. Orientation indicators can be provided for use in assembly and disassembly. The trial head and associated shells can be provided in the form of a surgical kit including hip implants. Methods of use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Hume, Anthony J. Svarczkopf