Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110264144 | LUMBAR-SACRAL STRUT - Medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein. The medical device includes a main body that is adapted to be placed between the L5 vertebra and the sacrum so that the main body acts as a spacer with respect to the L5 vertebra and the sacrum to maintain distraction therebetween when the spine moves to extension. | 10-27-2011 |
20120271357 | TOOLS AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FACET JOINT - Methods of fusing a facet joint that include inserting a cannula with a first end of the cannula at the facet joint and a second end positioned away from the facet joint. One or more tools may be inserted through the cannula to contact against and treat one or both vertebral members to enlarge the facet joint. An osteogenic material is then inserted into the enlarged facet joint to facilitate fusion of the first and second vertebral members. | 10-25-2012 |
20140257239 | BONE FRACTURE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A method of treating a fracture includes creating an access path to a fracture site in a bone and inserting a guidewire through the access path into the fracture site is provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a cannulated drill bit having a distal end including helical flutes configured for drilling through bone over the guidewire into the fracture site, and advancing the drill bit to create a passageway in the bone configured to receive a screw. Positioning a cannulated inflatable bone tamp over the guidewire and inflating the inflatable bone tamp to compress at least a portion of the bone in or near the fracture site so as to create a void. Delivering a bone void filler into the void through the access path to fill the void. Systems and kits are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257418 | SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER - A device is provided for holding a surgical tool comprising a base extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. A retaining portion is disposed at the proximal end of the base configured to receive the surgical tool and hold the surgical tool at a fixed angle relative to the longitudinal axis. At least one opening extends through the distal end of the base configured to receive a fixation device to attach the base to a patient so as to stabilize the device while the surgical tool is manipulated. Methods of use are provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257419 | SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER - A device for holding a surgical tool comprising a base extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is configured for engagement with a body of a patient to stabilize the device. A retaining portion is disposed at a fixed angle relative to the longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface defining a passageway configured to receive the surgical tool and hold the surgical tool at the fixed angle. A locking element is configured to apply a clamping force to the retaining element such that translation of the surgical tool is prevented in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140276561 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device including a first member extending along an axis. The first member includes an inner surface defining a cavity extending through a first surface and an opposite second surface and a side surface extending between the first and second surfaces. The inner surface defines an opening extending that is in communication with the cavity. A pivoting member is disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway having a second member disposed therein. An engaging member is disposed in the opening. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the engaging member is spaced apart from the pivoting member and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the longitudinal axis and a second orientation such that the engaging member engages the pivoting member and the second member is fixed in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276721 | EXPANDABLE CANNULA AND METHOD OF USE - A cutting device includes an elongated shaft that extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A distal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The distal arm includes an inner surface defining a cavity and an outer surface defining a blunt tip. At least one proximal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft at a position proximal to the distal arm. The at least one proximal arm having an inner surface defines a cavity including a cutting portion configured to cut tissue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276734 | BLUNT TIP SURGICAL CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A cutting device includes an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A lower portion extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft and includes an outer surface and an inner surface spaced apart from the outer surface which together form a blunt end configured as a stop so as to protect adjacent tissue. An upper portion extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft and including an inner surface. The upper portion is configured so as to be disposed opposite the lower portion. A cutting element is disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion and is configured for retractable extension beyond the distal end of the elongated shaft so as to contact tissue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276744 | SURGICAL CUTTING DEVICE - A cutting device includes an elongated shaft that extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A distal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft. The distal arm includes an inner surface defining a cavity and an outer surface defining a blunt tip. At least one proximal arm extends from the distal end of the elongated shaft at a position proximal to the distal arm. The at least one proximal arm has an inner surface defining a cavity including a cutting portion configured to cut tissue. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276868 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes an inflatable member extending between a first end and a second end. An inner surface of the inflatable member defines a first passageway in the first end and a chamber in the second end. An inner member is disposed in the first passageway and extends through the chamber. The inner member includes an inner surface defining a second passageway. A second end of the inflatable member is bonded to an outer surface of the inner member. A guide is member disposed in the second passageway. An outer member includes a first end having a projection including a threaded outer surface. The outer member includes an inner surface defining a third passageway having the inflatable member disposed therein. A cap includes a threaded inner surface that engages the threaded outer surface of the projection. Methods of use are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276875 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes a first member extending along an axis. The first member includes a first portion connected to a second portion by a hinge. Inner surface of the first and second portions define a cavity having a pivoting member is movably disposed therein. The pivoting member includes an inner surface defining a passageway having a second member disposed therein. A cap has an inner surface that engages an outer surface of the pivoting member. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the second portion is spaced apart from the pivoting member and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the longitudinal axis and a second orientation such that the second portion engages the pivoting member to fix the second member in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276876 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device including a first member extending along an axis between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first portion spaced apart from a second portion by a gap extending parallel to the axis. An inner surface of the first portion and an inner surface of the second portion defining a cavity. A pivoting member is movably disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway. A second member is disposed within the passageway. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the gap has a first width and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the axis and a second orientation such that the gap has a second width that is less than the first width and the second member is fixed in the selected trajectory. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277199 | SURGICAL TOOL HOLDER - A surgical tool holder includes a flange comprising a body defining a first surface and a second surface, a first end and second end. The second surface defines a first opening configured for disposal of a cannula, wherein the first end of the flange is configured to engage at least a portion of skin of a patient to prevent the cannula from moving into the patient. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277209 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device for holding a surgical tool includes a first member extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first end includes an inner surface defining a conduit extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. The conduit includes a first portion and a second portion defining a first chamber. A cap has an inner surface including a first section configured to engage an outer surface of the first member and a second section defining a second chamber extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. The second chamber is in communication with the first chamber when the cap engages the first member such that the first and second chambers define a cavity. A pivoting member is movably disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway. A second member is disposed within the passageway. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277210 | SURGICAL DEVICE WITH RATCHET MECHANISM FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes a first member extending along an axis and including an inner surface defining a cavity. The inner surface defines a locking element extending into the cavity. First and second openings extend the first member and are in communication with the cavity. A pivoting member is movably disposed in the cavity and includes an inner surface defining a passageway. An outer surface of the pivoting member includes grooves configured to engage the locking element. A second member is disposed within the passageway. The pivoting member is movable between a first orientation such that the locking element is spaced apart from the grooves and the pivoting member is rotatable to a selected trajectory relative to the axis and a second orientation such that the locking element engages one of the grooves and the second member is fixed in the selected trajectory. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277211 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD - A device includes an inflatable member extending along an axis between a first end having a first opening and a second end having a second opening. An inner surface of the inflatable member defines a first passageway in the first end and a chamber in the second end. An inner member is disposed in the first passageway and extends through the first and second openings. The inner member includes an inner surface defining a second passageway. A first end of the inner member includes a first opening and a second end of the inner member has a second opening. The second end of the inflatable member is bonded to an outer surface of the inner member. A guide member is disposed in the second passageway and extends through the first and second openings of the inner member. Methods of use are provided. | 09-18-2014 |