Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
20130013007 | COMBINATION DIRECTIONAL AND NON-DIRECTIONAL BONE TAMP - A minimally invasive surgical system can include a cannula having a side port and an open distal end, and an expandable bone tamp. The bone tamp includes an elongate shaft coupled to an expandable element. The elongate shaft has a length adapted to align the expandable element with the side port or extend the expandable element completely beyond the distal opening of the cannula. In this manner, the cannula and bone tamp enable either directional (i.e., through the side port) or non-directional (i.e., completely outside the cannula) bone tamping. | 01-10-2013 |
20130274818 | CANNULATED LOCKING BONE FASTENER - A bone fastener system including a bone fastener having cavities for receiving locking screws traverse to a longitudinal axis. The bone fastener includes a proximal end connected to a head, a distal end and an elongated shank defining a longitudinal axis. The elongated shank has an inner surface defining an inner cavity extending from the proximal end to the distal end along the longitudinal axis. The inner cavity is configured to receive a guide wire. The system includes a first locking screw and the bone fastener further comprises a second cavity defined by an inner surface disposed at an angle transverse to the longitudinal axis configured to receive a first locking screw. | 10-17-2013 |
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 |
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 |
20140271717 | DEVICES CONTAINING A CHEMICAL DENERVATION AGENT AND METHODS FOR TREATING CHRONIC BACK PAIN USING CHEMICAL DENERVATION - Effective devices and methods using a chemical denervation agent are provided for treating chronic back pain. The devices and methods comprise a chemical denervation agent to degrade or to shrink at least a portion of a nerve associated with back pain e.g. basivertebral nerve of the lumbar. In some embodiments, the methods and devices are configured to immediately release an effective amount of the chemical denervation agent within 24 hours and provide sustained release of the chemical denervation agent or other therapeutic agent over a period of up to one year to treat chronic back pain. | 09-18-2014 |
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 |
20140276724 | RADIOFREQUENCY INFLATABLE DEVICE - A device for performing a surgical procedure comprises an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defines an outer surface and an inner surface. An expandable member is disposed at the distal end and is configured to receive inflation material. At least one electrode is disposed with the inflatable member. A cooling mechanism is configured to cool surrounding tissue that the device comes in contact. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276728 | RADIO FREQUENCEY CATHETER TO TARGET LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM - A device for performing a surgical procedure an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end and includes an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a passageway. A stylet configured for moveable disposal within the passageway of the elongated shaft. The stylet includes a blunt distal tip configured for disposal outside the distal end of the elongated shaft and to prevent damage to adjacent tissue. An expandable member including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the expandable member is disposed with the distal end of the elongated shaft and the distal end of the expandable member is connected to the distal end of the stylet. At least one electrode disposed with the expandable member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276729 | FORMED DEPLOYABLE SUPERELASTIC BLADE AND METHOD OF USE - A device includes an outer member extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The first end includes an opening. The outer member includes an inner surface defining a first passageway that is in communication with the opening. An inner member is movably disposed in the first passageway. The inner member includes an inner surface defining a second passageway. The inner member further includes a first end including a cutting tip. The inner member is movable between a first orientation in which the cutting tip is disposed within the first passageway and the inner member has a linear configuration and a second orientation in which the cutting tip extends through the opening and the inner member has an arcuate configuration. Methods of use are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276737 | RF ENABLED INFLATABLE BONE TAMP - A device for performing a surgical procedure includes an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft includes an outer surface and an inner surface. An expandable member is disposed at the distal end of the shaft. The expandable member is configured to receive inflation material. At least one electrode is disposed with the inflatable member. Methods of use are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276745 | STEERABLE CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A steerable catheter system is provided including an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end and an outer surface. The outer surface includes at least one cavity configured to facilitate movement of the distal end relative to the proximal end so as to steer the elongated shaft. A catheter tip is attached to the distal end of the shaft. The catheter tip comprises a curved body having at least one RF cutting edge and at least one non-cutting area recessed from the at least one cutting edge. | 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 |
20140277038 | RETRACTABLE DEVICE TO DISSECT AND EVACUATE LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM IN LUMBER SPINAL STENOSIS - A device for performing a surgical procedure including an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end, a distal end and an inner surface defining a passageway. A first cutting element extending from the distal end of the elongated shaft so as to contact tissue. A second cutting element disposed in the passageway and extending from the distal end of the elongated shaft and configured for retractable extension beyond the distal end of the elongated shaft so as to contact tissue. A deployment mechanism disposed with the proximal end of the elongated shaft and configured to engage the second cutting element. | 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 |
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 |