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20080243129 | DEVICE FOR INJECTING HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIAL - A device for injecting a high viscosity material into a cannula, comprising a container being non-compliant and having an outlet adapted to communicate with the cannula for transferring the high viscosity material thereto, a pressure applicator in fluid communication with the container, the pressure applicator defining a fluid flow path through which an incompressible fluid is displaceable, and a material-moving member interrupting the fluid flow path and defining an incompressible fluid receiving portion on one side thereof in communication with the fluid flow path and a high viscosity material receiving portion in communication with the outlet of the container on an opposed side. The material-moving member being displaceable by a pressure of the incompressible fluid acting thereagainst to force the high viscosity material out of the high viscosity material receiving portion of the container and into the cannula. | 10-02-2008 |
20080249529 | Dual incision disc repair device and method - The invention includes a device and method for positioning the device within a disc space of a patient. In one embodiment, a method of positioning an implant within a disc space of a patient includes making a first incision in an annulus of an intervertebral disc, making a second incision in the annulus of the intervertebral disc, clearing a space within the intervertebral disc, moving a first filler portion into the space through the first incision, moving a second filler portion into the space through the first incision and moving the second filler portion out of the space through the second incision. | 10-09-2008 |
20080255569 | Bone support device, system, and method - A bone support and/or barrier device, system, kit, and method can include an implantable structure having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first bone contact portion, and a second bone contact portion. The structure can be collapsible to an undeployed configuration capable of percutaneous insertion to the interior of a bone and expandable to a deployed configuration in the bone. In the deployed configuration, the first bone contact portion can contact a first portion of the bone, and the second bone contact portion can contact a second portion of the bone such that a load placed on the first portion of the bone can be transferred through the implantable structure to the second portion of the bone. The implantable structure can include a barrier material adapted to restrict a bone filler material inserted into the bone adjacent the inner surface of the structure from flowing to the outer surface of the structure. | 10-16-2008 |
20080300602 | FABRIC MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A TAPERED TRANSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING - A fabric medical device and method of making the device can include warp yarns and fill yarns woven together to form a first tubular extent having a first diameter, a second tubular extent having a second diameter, and a transition tubular extent having a graduated diameter between the first and second tubular extents. A tapered edge can be formed along the transition tubular extent by weaving such that a graduated number of warp yarns are disengaged along the transition tubular extent. A seam can be woven along the tapered edge that is configured to provide a substantially fluid-tight transition between the first and second tubular extents. The device can further include the warp yarns in at least the transition tubular extent having a tenacity higher than the tenacity of the fill yarns. The device can be a bone filler delivery device adapted to deliver bone filler in an internal body region. | 12-04-2008 |
20080319446 | Vibratory syringe apparatus and in vivo delivery method
- An apparatus and a method configured for the efficient delivery of a viscous material, such as bone cement, to a surgical site are described. A housing removably receives a large gauge syringe which is filled with the viscous material. The apparatus is a syringe-type assembly that uses at least one vibrating motor together with a plunger rod assembly. The method employs the continuous application of vibrational forces to the central barrel portion of the apparatus during the time that the viscous material is being delivered and/or applied in vivo. The vibration to the central barrel portion increases the tendency of the viscous material to flow thereby making delivery of such materials easier and more efficient. | 12-25-2008 |
20090054900 | Systems and Methods for Internal Bone Fixation - Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material. | 02-26-2009 |
20090062808 | Apparatus and method for the dispensing of bone cement - Apparatus and method to dispense PMMA bone cement including a temperature controller, a disposable cement cartridge and a means for extracting cement from the cement cartridge so that the temperature of the extracted cement is first cooled to discourage polymerization and to prolong working time, then warmed so as to control viscosity of the cement flowing into the desired bone repair location. A first embodiment includes a spiral cement cartridge along with a means for extracting cement therefrom. A second embodiment includes a linear disposable cement cartridge along with a means for extracting cement therefrom. A color matching mechanism identifies cement temperature and viscosity during dispensation. A manual cement dispensing method includes a calibrated hand crank mechanism for causing calibrated delivery of cement. An automatic cement dispensing method uses a stepper motor and computer programmed means for causing calibrated flow of cement. | 03-05-2009 |
20090076517 | Systems and methods for treating bone using expandable bodies - A tool served to convey a bone filling material into a cancellous bone volume. The tool carries an expandable structure, which is sized and configured for expansion within the cancellous bone volume to condition the cancellous bone volume for receiving the bone filling material. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076518 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING ADJACENT VERTEBRAE - A method of stabilizing adjacent vertebrae including the steps of forming at least one annulotomy in an annulus. At least a portion of the nucleus material is removed through the annulotomy to form a cavity in an intervertebral disc space between the adjacent vertebrae. A reservoir containing a flowable biomaterial is fluidly coupled to the intervertebral disc space. A flowable biomaterial is delivered to the cavity. The delivery of the flowable biomaterial into the intervertebral disc space is controlled in accordance with at least a first operating parameter. The biomaterial is at least partially cured to stabilize the adjacent vertebrae. | 03-19-2009 |
20090093817 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INJECTING BONE FILLER INTO THE SPINE - Systems and methods for injecting bone filler into a vertebra, wherein a spinous process and/or lamina can be strengthened by injecting the bone filler into the spinous process and/or lamina. An insertion device including a needle can be positioned proximal to the junction between the spinous process and the lamina of the vertebra when inserting the bone filler. Various embodiments of the needle and needle guide devices can be used to facilitate the process. | 04-09-2009 |
20090093818 | INTERGRATED CEMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR BONE AUGMENTATION PROCEDURES AND METHODS - A cement delivery system for vertebroplasty including a rigid cannula having a tubular inner wall defining a central conduit to deliver bone cement and a tubular outer wall extending around the inner wall and spaced apart therefrom to define a peripheral conduit for aspirating bone fluids. Aspirating means communicate with a proximal outlet port of the peripheral conduit to create a pressure gradient between the central conduit and the peripheral conduit to provide a hydraulic force guiding the displacement of bone fluid and the flow of cement. Also, a bone cement delivery system including a rigid cannula having a tubular inner wall defining a central conduit, a tubular outer wall extending around the inner wall and spaced apart therefrom to define a peripheral conduit, and a tubular middle wall extending between the inner and peripheral walls and spaced apart therefrom to define a middle conduit around the central conduit. | 04-09-2009 |
20090131947 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ANCHORAGE IN HUMAN OR ANIMAL TISSUE - An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces comprises a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contract faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material. For this reason anchorage in tissue which has little mechanical stability is possible. | 05-21-2009 |
20090131948 | STEERABLE VERTEBROPLASTY SYSTEM - Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090131949 | STRONTIUM-APATITE CEMENT PREPARATIONS, CEMENTS FORMED THEREFROM, AND USES THEREOF - Calcium-strontium-hydroxyphosphate (strontium-apatite-) cement preparations are described, comprising a powder mixture, which contains molar quantities of the components calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr) and phosphate (P) in the mixture in the ranges 1.0005-21-2009 | |
20090149860 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF BONE VOID FILLING MATERIALS - Delivery devices and methods to be used in the delivery of filling/stabilizing and/or therapeutic materials to a bone or other targeted anatomical site. The disclosed devices desirably control the flow of material, measure the volume of material delivered to the site of interest, and prevent the placement of materials in unintended locations. These disclosed devices desirably combine multiple uses of mechanical control of the filler/stabilizing material delivery, rotational advancement of syringe mechanisms in combination with the advantages of manual displacement of filling/stabilizing material from a cannula/stylet pair. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157085 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING A BONE CEMENT MIXTURE INTO A DAMAGED BONE - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a device for introducing a bone cement mixture into a damaged bone of a patient is provided. The device comprises a needle including a cannula and a tip portion extending therefrom. A lumen is formed through the cannula and the cannula has a distal portion. The lumen is for advancing the bone cement mixture to the distal portion. The distal portion has an open distal end and a side aperture formed through the distal portion. Attached to the distal portion of the cannula is the tip portion. The tip portion is configured for piercing the damaged bone to define a bone opening and to direct advancement of the bone cement mixture towards the side aperture while preventing advancement of the bone cement mixture through the distal end of the distal portion of the cannula. | 06-18-2009 |
20090171361 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING A BONE CEMENT MIXTURE - Among other things, an apparatus for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture are provided. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a first chamber for containing an ampoule having a first bone cement component. The housing has a second chamber for containing a second bone cement component and the first and second chambers are in fluid communication. An ampoule breaking device is disposed within the first chamber and is configured to engage and break the ampoule for release of the first bone cement component. Disposed within the second chamber is an impeller that is configured to rotate such that the impeller mixes the first and second bone cement components together to form the bone cement mixture. Adjacent the impeller is a displacer that is configured to advance through the second chamber, receiving the impeller and dispensing the bone cement mixture. | 07-02-2009 |
20090177206 | INSTRUMENTS, IMPLANTS, AND METHODS FOR FIXATION OF VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURES - An instrument, and method for using the same, for treating and repairing a vertebral body, which includes a steerable shaft and a distal end portion. The steerable shaft defines a longitudinal axis and includes a proximate portion and a flexible portion along the length. The distal end portion extends from the steerable shaft with an initial diameter, in the collapsed state, and has one or more expanded diameters. After inserting the instrument into the vertebral body, the flexible portion permits the distal end portion of the steerable shaft to be steered away from the longitudinal axis toward a center region within the vertebral body. A cutting surface upon the distal end portion is used to ream cancellous bone within the vertebral body and to create a single void which is off-set form the initial access axis. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177207 | METHOD OF INTERDIGITATING FLOWABLE MATERIAL WITH BONE TISSUE - A method and system of interdigitating flowable material with spinal tissue is disclosed which in one embodiment, includes forming a structure that may partially surround a portion of the spinal material and introducing flowable material into the portion of spinal tissue surrounded by the structure. | 07-09-2009 |
20090187192 | Internal Bone Fixation System with Integrated Mixer - Systems and methods for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A system for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of bone cement components and an inner lumen for passage of a mixing element; an internal bone fixation device releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the internal bone fixation device moves from a first compact state to a second expanded state when the bone cement components are delivered to the internal bone fixation device and mixed within the internal bone fixation device; and a spinning mechanism engaged to a rotatable shaft, wherein the spinning mechanism is inserted into the internal bone fixation device. | 07-23-2009 |
20090198242 | BONE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for treating vertebral compression fractures are discussed. In an embodiment, a method includes mixing bone cement precursors thereby causing a first chemical curing reaction characterized by a first time-viscosity profile, controllably applying energy to the bone cement from an external source to modify the first time-viscosity profile to a second time-viscosity profile, and injecting the cement into bone at a substantially constant viscosity greater than about 1000 Pa·s to greater than about 5000 Pa·s over an extended working time. In another embodiment, a bone cement injector system is provided that includes a first handle component that is detachably coupled to a second sleeve component having a distal end for positioning in bone and a flow channel extending through the first and second components. The system includes first and second thermal energy emitters for delivering energy to bone cement flows in a flow channel portion in the first and second components, respectively. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198243 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING A DAMAGED BONE WITH A BONE CEMENT MIXTURE - In at least one embodiment, a device for introducing a bone cement mixture into a damaged bone of a patient is provided. The device comprises a needle including a proximal portion and a distal portion extending therefrom. An aperture is formed through the distal portion and the distal portion is configured for piercing into the damaged bone. A lumen is formed through the proximal and distal portions and is for advancing the bone cement mixture to the aperture to introduce the bone cement mixture into the damaged bone. The proximal and distal portions are configured for detaching the distal portion from the proximal portion to retain the distal portion within the damaged bone. | 08-06-2009 |
20090204120 | Bone Cement Application System - The invention relates to a device for the application of bone cement, in particular in the field of vertebroplasty, comprising an application conduit ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090209966 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An instrument is provided for controlling the distribution of bone cement on a surface of a prepared bone so as to prepare the bone to receive a resurfacing prosthesis. The instrument includes a shaft having a shaft axis configured to at least partially disposed within the bore of the bone, and at least one arm coupled to the shaft. The at least one arm is configured to rotate about the shaft axis and shaped so as to contact the cement on the bone when the at least one arm is rotated about the shaft axis. | 08-20-2009 |
20090222018 | Instrument for Introducing Solid Fillers into the Interior of a Bone - The instrument ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090264891 | Telescoping Plunger Assembly - A bone filler mixing and delivery device includes a mixing section adapted to mix components to form bone filler. A syringe barrel is coupled to the mixing section and has an opening through which the bone filler can be dispensed. A controllable portal can be manipulated to open a flow path between the mixing section and the syringe barrel. A plunger assembly is adapted to extend telescopically in an axial direction through the syringe barrel to dispense the bone filler through the opening. | 10-22-2009 |
20090281548 | DEVICE FOR FILLING BONE CAVITIES WITH FLUID CEMENT, ACETABULAR CAVITIES IN PARTICULAR - A device for filling bone cavities with fluid cement, in particular, acetabular cavities, includes a transfer channel for transferring a fluid cement with a first opening which is associated to a dispenser instrument for dispensing the fluid cement and a second opening through which the fluid cement exits, and that is associated with an applicator element of the fluid to a bone cavity. The applicator element has a useful dispensing surface that is larger than the transfer channel and includes a substantially plate-like body whose main opposite surfaces define a first side for connecting to the transfer channel and a second side for the application of the fluid cement. The second side has a containing border of the fluid cement which is positionable in contact against the edge of the bone cavity and which has a perimeter turned-up edge of the plate-like body which extends crosswise from the body. | 11-12-2009 |
20090306673 | KIT AND METHOD FOR FIXATING A PROSTHESIS OR PART THEREOF AND/OR FILLING OSSEOUS DEFECTS - Kit of parts, comprising:
| 12-10-2009 |
20090306674 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING BONE CEMENT - A device for use in the provision of bone cement to a bone cavity of a patient that includes a syringe body, and a tube that communicates with the syringe body. The tube is configured to supply bone cement from within the syringe body to the bone cavity. The tube comprises a polymer loaded with a thermochromic material. | 12-10-2009 |
20090318925 | Dispensing Instrument - A delivery device for semi-solid implantable material such as synthetic bone graft substitutes. The device comprises a handle ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100004655 | APPARATUS FOR PERCUTANEOUS DELIVERY OF BONE-FILLING MATERIAL - The present invention relates to an apparatus for percutaneous delivery of a bone-filling material, which comprises a cannula including a hollow main pipe, a handle attached to an end of the main pipe and having a hole connected to with the inside of the main pipe, and a branch pipe providing a passage for a material to be inserted into the interior of the main pipe. The apparatus has an improved functional structure to satisfy an operator and a surgical patient by improving conveniences during and after operation. | 01-07-2010 |
20100004656 | BONE CEMENT CONDUCTOR DEVICE - A bone cement conductor device provides for the application and the safe and effective filling of bone cement during surgical treatment procedures in patients suffering from osteoporosis. More specifically, the device is constituted by a structure that is easy to manufacture and handle, and that facilitates surgical processes and treatments, demanding less effort of surgeons. The device includes an outer encasement with a conductor body being provided with interlink and connection mechanisms with a cement injection device and a bone screw that eliminate any risk of leakage or incorrect application of the cement in the patient's bones. | 01-07-2010 |
20100010495 | Medical Treatment Material Delivery Apparatus - A delivery apparatus for delivering material to a medical treatment site which comprises a plurality of containers for containing the material, a dispensing outlet and means for bringing each container into communication with the outlet and means for transferring material from the containers and through the outlet. The plurality of containers may be removably mounted within a removable cartridge. The apparatus is arranged so that the cartridge is biased to sequentially move each of the containers into communication with the outlet. The outlet may be provided at the end of a dispensing nozzle where the dispensing nozzle has an inner cross-sectional area that is uniform and the same as the containers so that no taper is provided as the material is dispensed from the containers and out of the outlet. | 01-14-2010 |
20100030220 | BONE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for treating vertebral compression fractures are provided. In one embodiment, a bone cement injector system can include a first handle component that is detachably coupled to a second sleeve component having a distal end configured for positioning in bone, and a flow channel extending through the first and second components. The system can include a thermal energy emitter. The flow channel can have a flow channel surface with a material that that limits cement flow turbulence. At least a portion of the flow channel can have a non-round cross section. | 02-04-2010 |
20100063510 | Expandable Intervertebral Prosthesis Device for Posterior Implantation and Related Method Thereof - A method and device for the insertion of a vertebral cage that may be done through a posterior approach that is minimally traumatic and does not require retraction of the spinal cord, dural sac or spinal nerves. The insertion of the cage may therefore be parallel to the spinal cord and the cage will be rotated ninety degrees (or as desired or required) in the vertebral body defect or as applicable to achieve its proper positioning before expansion. | 03-11-2010 |
20100087827 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING THE CURING OF CEMENTS USED IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A system for monitoring a cement that undergoes polymerization during curing such as most bone and dental cements by passing an electrical signal through the cement to determine the swelling phase, the initiation of polymerization of the cement and the effective working phase. The system further can control the swelling phase to reduce the time from the mixing of the cement to the initiation of the polymerization by using a ultrasonic signal or by heating the cement and can control the effective working phase after the polymerization has been initiated in order to prolong the working phase by cooling the cement. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087828 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A CURABLE MATERIAL INTO BONE - A curable material delivery cannula device and method are disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end, a deflectable segment forming a pre-set curve, a lumen, and side orifice(s) adjacent, and proximally spaced from, the distal end and fluidly connected to the lumen. When inserted within a guide cannula, the deflectable segment straightens. When distally extended from the guide cannula, the deflectable segment reverts to the curved shape, which may be used to create a void in the bone for receiving curable material. The distal end has a blunt tip for non-traumatic interface with bodily material. During use, curable material, such as bone cement, is delivered from the side orifice(s) in a radial direction relative to the lumen. | 04-08-2010 |
20100100099 | CURABLE MATERIAL TRANSFER AND DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for transferring curable material to an injector to convenient deliver the curable material to a patient. The apparatus contains a mixing chamber for mixing a liquid component and a powder component to form a curable material. The curable material is transferred to an injector to when the mixing chamber and injector are moved toward each other. | 04-22-2010 |
20100145350 | Syringe Plunger Seal - A bone filler delivery device includes a syringe assembly. The syringe assembly has a barrel with a first opening for dispensing bone filler and a second opening adapted to receive a plunger. A plunger is adapted to mate with the barrel to define a bone filler dispensing chamber therein. The plunger can move through the barrel in an axial direction. A seal is coupled to the plunger and is adapted to seal against the barrel. The seal includes an annular body and an annular first lip that extends from the body in a first direction and is adapted to flex toward the barrel when the plunger is moved through the barrel toward the first opening. | 06-10-2010 |
20100160923 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INJECTING FLOWABLE MATERIALS INTO BONES - A cavity creation device is introduced into a cancellous bone volume of a vertebral body through a percutaneous access path. The cavity creating device is manipulated to form a cavity in the cancellous bone volume. A volume of filling material is placed in the cavity by introducing a tube through the percutaneous access path and by conveying the filling material through a side dispensing port of the tube. | 06-24-2010 |
20100168755 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING FRACTURED OR DISEASED BONE USING EXPANDABLE BODIES - Systems and methods treat fractured or diseased bone by deploying more than a single therapeutic tool into the bone. In one arrangement, the systems and methods deploy an expandable body in association with a bone cement nozzle into the bone, such that both occupy the bone interior at the same time. In another arrangement, the systems and methods deploy multiple expandable bodies, which occupy the bone interior volume simultaneously. Expansion of the bodies form cavity or cavities in cancellous bone in the interior bone volume. | 07-01-2010 |
20100249794 | Composite Bone Graft Substitute Cement and Articles Produced Therefrom - The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, including i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder having a bimodal particle distribution and a median particle size of about 5 to about 20 microns, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; and iii) a β-tricalcium phosphate powder having a median particle size of less than about 20 microns. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20100274254 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR FITTING AN OSTEOSYNTHESIS NAIL - Embodiments of a method for introducing a substance near a fracture of a bone include installing an osteosynthesis nail into a canal of the bone, the osteosynthesis nail including a fixation aperture, coupling an alignment device with the osteosynthesis nail, the alignment device including an alignment sleeve having a longitudinal axis passing through the fixation aperture, drilling a hole through a wall of the bone and into the canal using the alignment sleeve, inserting an injector through the alignment sleeve, the injector having an injector body with an injection nozzle and a plunger, and moving the plunger to push the substance from within the injector body through the injection nozzle and into the canal. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274255 | Minimally Invasive Cement Delivery System Retainer - A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure comprises a cannula, a bone filler material delivery nozzle for performing the procedure through the cannula, and a retainer for securing the delivery nozzle relative to the cannula. The retainer eliminates the need to manually stabilize and position the delivery nozzle during the procedure, thereby allowing the physician to perform the procedure outside of the fluoroscopic radiation field used to visualize the procedure location. The retainer can be attached to the cannula, and can provide either selective or constant clamping force onto the delivery nozzle. | 10-28-2010 |
20100324565 | MIDDLE EAR RECONSTRUCTION PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE PROCESS - Erosion of elements of the ossicular chain in the middle ear, resulting in hearing loss, is corrected by creating a bridge between the eroded elements, employing a bone cement formed as a paste of a self-hardening material, which is molded into an elongated bridge, secured at its two ends to the elements to be bridged, and supported in its desired position until the material hardens to fuse the two elements, at which time the support may be removed. The material is preferably hydroxyapatite cement, bone source, or similar material, such as ionomeric bone cement. These materials strongly bond to the contacting bone and may stimulate bone in-growth, resulting in osseointegration. The apparatus for forming the bridge consists of a reservoir of the bridge material in liquid or paste form connected to a bridge supporting tube. The tube is preferably placed in contact with the two elements to be bridged and the bone source material is injected into the tube using a manually actuated plunger until the tube is full. The tube is then supported, manually or otherwise, until the material hardens and the supporting tube is removed. | 12-23-2010 |
20110004219 | Calcium Phosphate Cements Comprising Autologous Bone - Aspects of the invention include methods for producing flowable compositions, e.g. pastes, that set into calcium phosphate containing products, where the products include autologous bone. Aspects of the invention further include compositions produced by the methods, as well as kits for preparing the same. The subject methods and compositions produced thereby find use in a variety of applications, including hard tissue repair applications. | 01-06-2011 |
20110004220 | CURABLE MATERIAL DELIVERY DEVICE WITH A ROTATABLE SUPPLY SECTION - An apparatus and method for introducing material into an injection site of a patient is disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a carrier. The cannula is inserted into an injection site of a patient. The carrier is connected to an injector containing a volume of material. Material may be pre-loaded into the carrier so that the material is delivered to a distal end of the carrier from the injector and the carrier is thus pre-loaded with material. A portion of the distal end of the pre-loaded carrier is inserted into the cannula and material is delivered to an injection site. The supply section can be rotatable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inner section. | 01-06-2011 |
20110015640 | SYRINGE - A stand for use with a syringe is structured to engage a portion of the syringe in order to maintain the syringe in an upright position. The stand may include an aperture structured to engage the nozzle or the plunger of the syringe. Another embodiment of the stand may include a protrusion structured to engage the proximal end of the syringe, or a clip structured to engage a handle of the syringe. The stand may include a package portion having compartments for holding various components, such as components of a bone cement preparation kit. The proximal and distal portions of the barrel of the syringe may be separable to provide an opening into the barrel through which an injectable material may be inserted. The plunger of the syringe may also include a plunger rod removably affixed to the plunger tip. | 01-20-2011 |
20110071535 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device, in particular for percutaneous osteoplastic surgery, for example vertebroplastic operations or the like, and/or for biopsy operations, includes at least a guide for injection of a therapeutic fluid into a bony part, for example a cementing fluid, a needle being slidable internally of said guide, which needle having a first end provided with a gripping knob, and a second end opposite the first end, the guide having a first end which defines an obliquely-shaped dispensing opening of the fluid internally of the bony part, and a second end which defines a loading opening of the fluid at the outside of the bony part, the second end including a grip exhibiting two wings having different shapes, such that the position and orientation of the oblique profile of the opening can be recognized. | 03-24-2011 |
20110098713 | Systems and Methods for Internal Bone Fixation - Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material. | 04-28-2011 |
20110125158 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FORMATION AND INSERTION OF TISSUE PROSTHESES - A tissue prosthesis insertion system includes a first assembly comprising a plurality of nested tubes, one of the tubes being a carrier tube which, in use, receives a component of a tissue prosthesis at a distal end of the carrier tube. A magnetic mount is carried at a proximal end of the first assembly. A second assembly is removably attachable to the first assembly. An attachment device is carried at a distal end of the second assembly, the attachment device being responsive to the magnetic mount of the first assembly, the magnetic mount and the attachment device carrying complementary engaging formations to facilitate hermetic sealing between the magnetic mount and the attachment device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110137318 | INJECTABLE THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS FOR BIOLOGICAL TISSUE REPAIR - A method for filling a bone defect in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method includes heating a bone cement composition at a first temperature where the bone cement composition is fluidic, and delivering an effective amount of the fluidic bone cement composition at a second temperature to the bone defect thereby filling the bone defect and allowing the fluidic bone cement composition to solidify, the second temperature being sufficiently high for maintaining the bone cement composition fluidic without causing thermal necrosis. Also disclosed are systems for carrying out the method. | 06-09-2011 |
20110196379 | Bone cement injector assembly and method of use - An injector assembly for delivering flowable material to a medical implant, including a tube having a first end and a second end, a connector member and a port connector, where the connector member is coupled to the first end of the tube and the port connector is coupled to the second end of the tube, the connector member being configured to attach to a material delivery mechanism and the port connector being configured to attach to the medical implant. When the material delivery mechanism is actuated, the flowable material passes through the tube to the medical implant. A method of using an injector assembly to deliver a flowable material to a medical implant and bone surface is also described. A kit containing various sized parts for an injector assembly is also described. | 08-11-2011 |
20110264098 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND SURGICAL METHODS FOR PERFORMING ARTHRODESIS IN THE SPINE - Systems, devices, and methods achieve percutaneous fusion of the spine. The systems, devices, and methods percutaneously manipulate instrumentation to achieve posterior percutaneous transpedicular access to an interior of a first targeted vertebral body through a pedicle of the vertebra. The systems, devices, and methods percutaneously manipulate instrumentation through the achieved percutaneous transpedicular access, to achieve percutaneous cephalad trans-disc access to an interior of a second targeted vertebral body at a next adjacent superior level to the first targeted vertebral body. The systems, devices, and methods percutaneously manipulate instrumentation through the achieved percutaneous transpedicular access and percutaneous cephalad trans-disc access, to achieve percutaneous disc cavity creation comprising forming an enlarged cavity in the intervertebral disc space between the first and second targeted vertebral bodies. The systems, devices, and methods percutaneously manipulate instrumentation through the achieved percutaneous transpedicular access and percutaneous cephalad trans-disc access, to place a support structure in the enlarged cavity that achieves disc cavity support, into which a volume of a filling material is conveyed that, over time, hardens to promote fusion of the targeted first and second vertebral bodies. | 10-27-2011 |
20110270259 | PASTE-POWDER DUAL POLYMER-BASED BONE CEMENT AND INJECTION APPARATUS FOR SAME - The present invention relates to a paste-powder binary bone cement used in arthroplasty or vertebroplasty, and, more particularly, to a paste-powder binary bone cement which can be directly used at a site to be treated without additionally waiting it to the site by dissolving predetermined chemically-unreactive powdered compositions in a liquid monomer to form paste having high viscosity and then mixing other powdered components with the paste in a minimum amount of air, and to an apparatus for injecting the same. | 11-03-2011 |
20110306982 | DISC ANNULUS CLOSURE - Disclosed herein are methods for treating a defect in a spinal disc nuclear space, comprising: (a) creating an opening by open, percutaneous or laparoscopic techniques to access the defect in the nuclear space; (b) removing a desired amount of tissue from the nuclear space; (c) positioning a delivery catheter through the opening; (d) fluidically isolating the nuclear space by blocking the opening with a blocking component of the catheter; (e) delivering an in-situ curable liquid material through a lumen of the catheter to the nuclear space; and (f) maintaining the isolating until the liquid material has cured. Also disclosed are treatment systems and materials for prostheses. | 12-15-2011 |
20120016369 | Methods and Apparatus For Treating Vertebral Fractures - Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include a containment assembly for cement containment and/or a balloon assembly for maintaining vertebral height. A containment assembly comprising a containment jacket adapted to be deployed inside bone; and a dividing wall that separates the interior of the containment jacket into a proximal region and a distal region, the dividing wall having an opening for providing access to the distal region from the proximal region. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016370 | MEDICAL IMPLANT - A medical assembly includes an implant and an envelope at least partially enclosing a portion of the implant. The envelope may include a tongue to protect the implant, a scaffold to provide integrity to the envelope, a tab access to ease envelope withdrawal, and/or one or more discontinuities to ease envelope withdrawal. | 01-19-2012 |
20120035610 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HANDLING BONE ADHESIVES - A bone adhesive application device has a pliable structure with an application surface upon which a bone adhesive may be applied. The application surface has a surface energy substantially equal to or less than a surface energy of the bone adhesive to reduce adhesion between the bone adhesive and the bone adhesive application device. The bone adhesive application device may be included in a kit for repairing bone defects having a bone adhesive formed from a reactive biocompatible polyurethane material. The bone adhesive may be applied to a bone defect by positioning the pliable structure over at least a portion of the bone defect, delivering the bone adhesive to the bone defect and removing the pliable structure from the bone adhesive. | 02-09-2012 |
20120046664 | HOLLOW CURVED SUPERELASTIC MEDICAL NEEDLE AND METHOD - A needle assembly | 02-23-2012 |
20120065641 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REPAIRING BONE DEFECTS - A bone repair apparatus includes a partially polymerized biocompatible adhesive provided in a state wherein polymerization of the biocompatible adhesive is substantially suspended. A method for repairing a bone defect includes preparing the biocompatible adhesive, suspending polymerization of the biocompatible adhesive prior to full cure, delivering the biocompatible adhesive to the bone defect while polymerization is substantially suspended and accelerating polymerization of the biocompatible adhesive to achieve full cure. The method provides an implanted biocompatible adhesive with a malleable osteoconductive structure without compromising the physical characteristics of the biocompatible adhesive, thereby improving handling and delivery of the bone adhesive. | 03-15-2012 |
20120065642 | VACUUM MIXING DEVICE FOR BONE CEMENT AND METHOD FOR MIXING BONE CEMENT IN SAID DEVICE - The application relates to a vacuum mixing device ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120065643 | Internal Bone Fixation With Integrated Mixer - Systems and methods for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A system for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of bone cement components and an inner lumen for passage of a mixing element; an internal bone fixation device releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the internal bone fixation device moves from a first compact state to a second expanded state when the bone cement components are delivered to the internal bone fixation device and mixed within the internal bone fixation device; and a spinning mechanism engaged to a rotatable shaft, wherein the spinning mechanism is inserted into the internal bone fixation device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120071884 | MIXING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR BONE VOID FILLER - A method for preparing a de-aired hydraulic setting hardenable bone cement for filling a boney void or cavity by combining a powder bone substitute material and a aqueous liquid component, the method comprising the steps of: (a) supplying said powder bone substitute material in a first evacuable container; (b) withdrawing air from the first container to form a de-aired powder bone substitute material; and, then (c) mixing the de-aired powder bone substitute material and the aqueous liquid component together. | 03-22-2012 |
20120083789 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING A PROSTHESIS DEVICE USING BONE CEMENT IN LIQUID FORM - The present invention relates to a method of implanting a prosthesis device in a subject. In one embodiment, this method involves: (i) providing a prosthesis device to be attached to an exposed surface of a bone; (ii) applying bone cement in liquid form to a bone-implant interface region, the bone-implant interface region including a region between the exposed surface of the bone and an outer surface of the prosthesis device; and (iii) contacting the bone cement to the exposed surface of the bone and the outer surface of the prosthesis device under conditions effective to allow the bone cement to cure, thereby resulting in attachment of the prosthesis device to the bone of the subject. The present invention also relates to a kit for implanting a prosthesis device in a subject, a method of performing a joint arthroplasty surgical procedure, and other methods of using bone cement in liquid form. | 04-05-2012 |
20120123427 | HOLLOW CURVED SUPERELASTIC MEDICAL NEEDLE AND METHOD - A needle assembly | 05-17-2012 |
20120143202 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A CAVITY IN, AND DELIVERING CURABLE MATERIAL INTO, BONE - Methods of injecting curable material within a bone structure, such as vertebroplasty, include locating a distal end of an access cannula within the bone structure. A channel creating device is inserted into a cannula lumen. A distal segment of the channel creating device is distally advanced from cannula distal end and into the bone structure. A curved channel is created in the bone structure with the distally advancing distal segment. A distal portion of a cavity creating device is then inserted into the cannula lumen, with the distal portion including an expandable body carried by an elongated body. The distal portion is distally advanced, following a path of the curved channel. The expandable body is transitioned to the expanded state to form a cavity in the bone structure. Finally, curable material is delivered to the cavity. | 06-07-2012 |
20120165822 | Use of Vibration in Composite Fixation - Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, in conjunction with hard tissue securing devices, e.g., screws, plates or rods, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that the cement is introduced to a target bone site through a passageway of the securing device while a vibratory force is applied to the securing device. Also provided are systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods, devices and systems find use in a variety of different applications. | 06-28-2012 |
20120221009 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND VASCULARIZATION METHOD - A medical device includes a tubular body having a first lumen so designed as to receive a fluid from an opening at one end of the first lumen and discharge the fluid from an opening at the other end of the first lumen, and an expandable body attached to the tubular body. The first lumen communicates with the space inside the expandable body and the expandable body expands by the internal pressure of the fluid which is injected from the opening at one end and enters the space inside the expandable body through the first lumen. | 08-30-2012 |
20120239047 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STYLET-GUIDED VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION - A stylet-guided balloon vertebroplasty system, as well as methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239048 | Injectable Fastener System and Method - Methods and devices are shown for forming polymer fasteners into bone by expelling the polymer from a cannula. Devices and methods shown allow a user to form multiple fasteners of various sizes without re-loading a device. Devices and methods shown further provide temperature profiles during fastener formation that reduce or eliminate thermal necrosis. Devices and methods shown further provide fasteners with increased strength. | 09-20-2012 |
20120245590 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MIXING AND DISPENSING A BONE CEMENT MIXTURE - Among other things, an apparatus for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture are provided. In certain embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a first chamber for containing an ampoule having a first bone cement component. The housing has a second chamber for containing a second bone cement component and the first and second chambers are in fluid communication. An ampoule breaking device is disposed within the first chamber and is configured to engage and break the ampoule for release of the first bone cement component. Disposed within the second chamber is an impeller that is configured to rotate such that the impeller mixes the first and second bone cement components together to form the bone cement mixture. Adjacent the impeller is a displacer that is configured to advance through the second chamber, receiving the impeller and dispensing the bone cement mixture. | 09-27-2012 |
20120253351 | Use of Vibration with Orthopedic Cements - Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, such as calcium phosphate cements and the like, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that vibration is employed in conjunction with the use of the cement, e.g., in preparation of the cement, in preparation of the target site, in delivery of the cement to the target site, and/or following delivery of the cement to the target site. Also provided are devices, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods, devices and systems find use in a variety of different applications. | 10-04-2012 |
20120265209 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MIXING MATERIALS - A mixing apparatus comprises a cylindrical body extending between proximal and distal ends. The cylindrical body has a hollow interior and an outlet at the distal end. The mixing apparatus also includes a plunger having an elongated shaft with a distal end, a first mixing plate with a first plurality of holes extending therethrough, and a second mixing plate with a second plurality of holes extending therethrough. The first and second mixing plates have a first relative position, adapted for mixing, in which the first and second plurality of holes are aligned. The mixing plates have a second relative position, adapted for material dispensing, in which the first plurality of holes are blocked by the second mixing plate. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265210 | Vertebroplasty Curved Needle - Devices, systems and methods for delivering a curable, stabilizing material into a central region of a bone structure. Precise placement of the curable substance into a central region of a bone structure through a unipedicular approach. One primary advantage is its ability to create a central cavity in a vertebral body (or to centrally deliver bone cement) through a unipedicular approach. A curved needle having increased rigidity in its flexible end when the end is disposed in its straight position. This increased rigidity is due to a novel tensioning mechanism and to a segmented tube design (as opposed to the conventional longitudinally-slotted tube design). | 10-18-2012 |
20120277754 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING CEMENT PASTE INTO A BONE CAVITY - The present invention is related to a technique for simultaneously forming a plurality of paste filled tunnels. The plurality of paste filled tunnels are connected to a surgical tube directly or indirectly and emptied one after another, until a desired amount of the paste is injected into a bone cavity, organ or a tissue via the surgical tube. The paste may be a bone cement paste, a drug powder paste, viscous fluid or gel. The injected bone cement paste will set in the bone cavity to act as a medical implant. | 11-01-2012 |
20120316570 | BONE TISSUE IMPLANT COMPRISING STRONTIUM IONS - The present invention is based on that local administration of strontium ions in bone tissue has been found to improve the bone formation and bone mass upon implantation of a bone tissue implant in said bone tissue. In particular, the invention relates to a bone tissue implant having an implant surface covered by an oxide layer comprising strontium ions and a method for the manufacture thereof. A blasting powder comprising strontium ions, a method for locally increasing bone formation, and the use of strontium ions or a salt thereof for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for locally increasing bone formation are also provided by the present invention. | 12-13-2012 |
20130012951 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A SPINE THROUGH A SINGLE VERTEBRAL BODY INSERTION POINT - Methods for treating a spine include inserting a distal end of a cannula into a vertebral body. A distal segment of an access needle is inserted into the cannula lumen. The distal segment terminates at a distal tip and has a shape memory characteristic naturally assuming a curved shape in longitudinal extension. The cannula forces the distal section to deflect from the curved shape toward a straightened shape. The distal segment is distally advanced into bone structure of the vertebral body and naturally reverts toward the curved shape. With further distal advancement, the distal tip progresses through an end plate of the vertebral body. Finally, a structure of the spine is altered in at least one of: delivering a curable material, creating a cavity, or aspirating nucleus material. | 01-10-2013 |
20130023885 | Unidirectional Plunger Device For Syringe - A unidirectional plunger device for a syringe includes a base member and a ratchet mechanism. The base member is configured to attach to the proximal end of the syringe body such that the ratchet mechanism engages the plunger of the syringe. The ratchet mechanism may include a pawl configured to engage teeth on a plunger rod of the plunger. The ratchet mechanism is desirably configured to permit distal movement of the plunger while resisting proximal movement of the plunger. The unidirectional plunger device may be a retrofit that can be attached to (e.g., clipped onto) an existing syringe design. The device may be used in conjunction with a two-barrel syringe for dispensing a two-part curable composition, such as calcium phosphate bone cement or epoxy resin. | 01-24-2013 |
20130023886 | Devices and Methods for Bone Restructure and Stabilization - Devices and methods for restructure and stabilization of a fractured or weakened head of a bone are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member. The expandable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the light sensitive liquid is passed to the expandable member. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant. | 01-24-2013 |
20130066326 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNAL BONE FIXATION - Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. In an aspect, a device for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material. | 03-14-2013 |
20130103036 | GHOST RING GUIDE FOR ASSISTANCE IN PERCUTANEOUS INSERTIONS - Among other things, there is disclosed embodiments of devices for assisting in aiming and inserting percutaneous medical tools or devices. A mandrel portion with a sharpened end has two or more guiding or directing members attached to it. The guiding or directing members at least partially define spaces that form part of a channel that is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel portion, and one or both can be easily visualizable using imaging technology. The clinician can insert the aiming or guiding device into the patient, use imaging technology along the axis of the channel of the device to see whether the device is accurately placed, and if so, the guiding or directing members can be used to guide the percutaneous insertion of a medical tool or device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130131683 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL APPLICATOR - The present invention provides a minimally invasive surgical applicator device. The device is useful in the application of bone wax during surgical procedures to halt or reduce bone bleeding. The device may be sterilized for re-use or may be made disposable. | 05-23-2013 |
20130138113 | MULTI-COMPONENT CARTRIDGE SYSTEM WITH SHIFTABLE CLOSURES IN THE CARTRIDGES - A cartridge system for mixing and applying a mixing ware. The cartridges are arranged parallel and they are connected to a mixing space and an outlet opening. The cartridges each comprise a feed plunger for expelling starting components of the mixing ware from the cartridges through the openings, and each cartridge has at least one closure allocated to it that is shiftable in longitudinal direction of the cartridges, whereby the closures close the openings of the cartridges in a starting position, and the openings are open, at least in part, in an end position of the shiftable closures. In open position, the closure is shifted into a hollow space. The closures are cylindrical in shape and in their end position are capable of being lowered into cylindrical hollow spaces of the cartridges in order to uncover the openings. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144298 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter is disclosed. The balloon catheter includes an outer tube, a solid rigid rod, a balloon, markers and a body unit. The rigid rod is inserted into the outer tube such that a gap is defined between the rigid rod and the inner surface of the outer tube. The front and rear ends of the rigid rod extend outwards from the outer tube. The front end of the balloon is fastened to the front end of the rigid rod. The rear end of the balloon is fastened to the front end of the outer tube. The markers are fastened to the rigid rod in the balloon at opposite positions spaced apart from each other. The body unit is fastened to the rear end of the outer tube and supports the rigid rod and prevents it from moving forwards. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144299 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ANCHORAGE IN HUMAN OR ANIMAL TISSUE - An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces includes a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contact faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces, no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material. | 06-06-2013 |
20130184715 | Systems and Methods for Internal Bone Fixation - Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material. | 07-18-2013 |
20130218164 | ADJUSTABLE BALLOON INCLUDING BONE ACCESS TIP - An adjustable balloon that includes a handle having an inflation port, an access cannula, a rotary handle, an inner sleeve and sharp tip. The inner sleeve extends within the access cannula to support compliant, inflatable structure. The access cannula may be retracted into the handle by operation of the rotary handle to expose the inflatable structure, such that the inflatable structure may have an adjustable length. The access cannula may include length indicators to show a length of the inflatable structure as a result of the access cannula being withdrawn into the handle. | 08-22-2013 |
20130218165 | PUNCTURE NEEDLE FOR INJECTING BONE CEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided is a puncture needle for injecting bone cement, comprising a side-port-forming member embedded into an outer needle base. The outer needle base is formed by insert molding. The side-port-forming member covers the circumference of a second side hole, and provides communication between the second side hole and the outside of the outer needle base. The method for producing the puncture needle for injection of bone cement comprises affixing the side-port-forming member to the basal end part of a double-tube member, and subsequently forming, by insert molding, an outer needle base for covering the side-port-forming member as well as the basal end part of the double-tube member. | 08-22-2013 |
20130231673 | CARTRIDGE SYSTEM HAVING CONNECTED FEED PLUNGERS - Cartridge system for mixing and applying a mix of a medical cement. Cartridges are arranged parallel to each other having and an outlet opening. The cartridges each comprise at least one opening that connect(s) the cartridges to the outlet opening, and the cartridges are bordered laterally through cartridge walls. Each cartridge comprises a feed plunger for expelling starting components of the mix from the cartridges through the openings. The feed plungers are fixedly connected to each other and are fixedly connected to each other through at least one fin. The cartridge walls of the cartridges are connected through the fin(s). The walls comprise slits that are arranged parallel to the cartridge axis, whereby the width of the slits is well-suited for taking up the fin or fins, and the at least one fin moves through regions of the slits when the feed plungers perform a motion in the cartridges. | 09-05-2013 |
20130253523 | Shaping Tool For Shaping An Acetabulum - A shaping tool shapes a smooth bone cement surface, in particular for implantation of an artificial acetabulum. The shaping tool has a curvature, whereby the shaping tool has a curved base body and at least two layers, whereby a first layer covers the curvature of the base body at least in part and is connected to the base body in a detachable manner, and a second layer covers the first layer at least in part and is connected to the first layer in a detachable manner. The shaping tool is usable to pre-shape a bone cement for insertion of an artificial acetabulum. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261634 | BONE DELIVERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING HOLDING AND FILLING DEVICES AND METHODS - A delivery system comprising a biodegradable single or multi compartment covering is provided. The covering can be a mesh bag including a pre-attached detachable holding member surrounding the opening of at least one compartment and a pre-attached removable filling member configured to fit within the opening of the at least one compartment. The opening of the bag can include a closing member. The pre-attached detachable holding member can be a collar including finger grips and is used to hold the bag in one position while filling it. In some embodiments, the pre-attached detachable filling member can be a funnel for loading the mesh bag with bone graft material. Once the covering is filled, the holding member and filling member can be removed and the covering is closed with a closing member such as a drawstring. A method of treatment utilizing the delivery system is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20130331846 | AUGMENTATION SYSTEM - A device for bone fixation includes (a) a delivery gun having a handle and (b) an elongated cartridge coupled to the handle. The cartridge has a distal portion configured and dimensioned for insertion to a target area within a bone. The cartridge has a channel extending therethrough between a proximal end and an opening at the distal end and housing an injectable material therein. A first portion of the cartridge has a first heating element maintaining the injectable material within a first target temperature range. A second portion of the cartridge has a second heating element maintaining the injectable material within a second target temperature range. | 12-12-2013 |
20130345708 | Methods, Materials and Apparatus for Treating Bone and Other Tissue - A method of treating a vertebra, comprising:
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20140012271 | POLYMERIC BONE FOAM COMPOSITION AND METHOD - Biomaterials, in particular bone foams, a process for preparing such materials as well as an applicator for applying the biomaterials directly to the patient's application site, and the use of a composition comprising water, a surfactant and a propellant in the preparation of a bone foam for the preparation of a calcium phosphate foam wherein the foam is obtainable by the mixture of at least two phases, a first phase comprising water and optionally a propellant, a second phase comprising one or more sources for calcium and/or phosphate, and wherein the foaming is performed during the mixture of the at least two phases to provide an improved calcium phosphate foam, process for the preparation of a calcium phosphate foam, use of a composition, solid state structure, calcium phosphate cement foam and bone foam applicator. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018814 | CEMENTING OF AN ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT - Apparatus, kits, and methods for cementing an orthopedic implant to a bone, post attachment, are disclosed. A kit can include a prosthetic component and a cement applicator. The prosthetic component can include an attachment profile that corresponds to a mating profile formed on or in a bone. The cement applicator can be configured to apply a bone cement between the bone and the prosthetic component following alignment between the prosthetic component and the bone or another prosthetic component. The kit can also include a bone cement. The kit can further include directions for using one or more of the prosthetic component, the cement applicator, and the bone cement. A method can include positioning the prosthetic component adjacent to the bone, aligning the prosthetic component relative to the bone or another prosthetic component, and applying a bone cement between the bone and the aligned prosthetic component. | 01-16-2014 |
20140046334 | METHOD FOR BALLOON-AIDED VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION - An expandable member bone augmentation system and single-access-point methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure. An expandable member such as, for example, a balloon can be used to create a plurality of voids by displacing bone material, where the voids can be filled with curable material to augment the bone. | 02-13-2014 |
20140058399 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL APPLICATOR - The present invention provides a minimally invasive surgical applicator device. The device is useful in the application of bone wax during surgical procedures to halt or reduce bone bleeding. The device may be sterilized for re-use or may be made disposable. | 02-27-2014 |
20140074102 | INSTRUMENTS FOR CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF INJECTABLE MATERIALS INTO BONE - Instruments for treating bone defects of the joint, particularly at the subchondral level, such as bone marrow lesions or bone marrow edema, are provided. In particular, these instruments may be delivery instruments that comprise features to control the location to which they deliver injectable materials or other tools to the bone to be treated. Also provided is an injection instrument that delivers a treatment material to the bone defect and stimulates a natural healing response in the bone. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074103 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF BONE DEFECTS WITH BONE-DERIVED IMPLANT - Methods of treating bone defects of the joint, particularly at the subchondral level, such as with bone-derived implants or injectable bone augmentation materials, either in combination or alone, are provided. A system of instruments and tools for delivering the implant and injectable material is also provided. These instruments and tools may be provided with depth control features. | 03-13-2014 |
20140135778 | ORTHOPEDIC BONDING AGENT APPLICATION TOOL - The present disclosure relates to a tool for injecting a bonding agent into the prepared end of a bone for bonding a joint replacement device to the bone. The tool incorporates vented cells for containing the bonding agent. Force is applied to the back of the tool, while placing the front of the tool filled with bonding agent against the prepared bone area. The force causes the cells to cut into the end of the prepared bone. The force also causes the bonding agent to be forced deep into the cuts and pores of the bone. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135779 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES - Methods and devices that displace bone or other hard tissue to create a cavity in the tissue. Where such methods and devices rely on a driving mechanism for providing moving of the device to form a profile that improves displacement of the tissue. These methods and devices also allow for creating a path or cavity in bone for insertion of bone cement or other filler to treat a fracture or other condition in the bone. The features relating to the methods and devices described herein can be applied in any region of bone or hard tissue where the tissue or bone is displaced to define a bore or cavity instead of being extracted from the body such as during a drilling or ablation procedure. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142581 | Apparatus for Delivery of Reinforcing Materials to Bone - An apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials to a weakened or fractured bone is disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a reinforcing mixture to a bone including a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass therethrough; a balloon engaging the tube wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon. | 05-22-2014 |
20140148813 | Apparatus for Delivery of Reinforcing Materials to Bone - An apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials to a weakened or fractured bone is disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a reinforcing mixture to a bone including a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass therethrough; a balloon engaging the tube wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon. | 05-29-2014 |
20140155904 | Biomaterials Containing Calcium Phosphate - The invention relates to a biomaterial containing calcium phosphate, in particular hydroxyapatite or a material containing hydroxyapatite, such as biphasic calcium phosphates and calcium phosphate cements, and to the use thereof for the production of an implant or for fitting a prosthesis for the purpose of bone tissue regeneration. | 06-05-2014 |
20140188120 | Device For Injecting Bone Cement - In a device for injecting bone cement, the discharge direction of the bone cement after insertion of the cannula should be controllable in a certain region. This is made possible through a radial exit aperture ( | 07-03-2014 |
20140207145 | Cement-Directing Orthopedic Implants - A cement-directing structure for use in cement-injection bone therapy includes a collapsible, self-restoring braided structure with regions of differential permeability to the bone cement. The regions of differential permeability may be provided by areas where the braided mesh density is greater or lesser than surrounding areas and/or by means of a baffle. After the structure is placed in a void within a bony structure, cement is injected into the interior of the structure then oozes out in preferred directions according to the locations of the regions of differential permeability. | 07-24-2014 |
20140236161 | BIOLOGIC BALLOON AND METHOD OF USE - A surgical balloon composed of an aseptically recovered umbilical cord vessel is provided. Methods of preparing a balloon and methods of using the same are also provided. | 08-21-2014 |
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 |
20140276877 | OSSEOUS TISSUE DELIVERY DEVICE - A mixing and delivery device for osseous tissue is provided. A kit for use by a medical professional is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309647 | Minimally Invasive Cement Delivery System Retainer - A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure comprises a cannula, a bone filler material delivery nozzle for performing the procedure through the cannula, and a retainer for securing the delivery nozzle relative to the cannula. The retainer eliminates the need to manually stabilize and position the delivery nozzle during the procedure, thereby allowing the physician to perform the procedure outside of the fluoroscopic radiation field used to visualize the procedure location. The retainer can be attached to the cannula, and can provide either selective or constant clamping force onto the delivery nozzle. | 10-16-2014 |
20140336662 | INSTRUMENTS FOR OSTEOLYSIS REPAIR - A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336663 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ANCHORAGE IN HUMAN OR ANIMAL TISSUE - An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces includes a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contact faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces, no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material. | 11-13-2014 |
20140371753 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE MIXING BONE FILLING MATERIAL - A method for treating a vertebral bone comprises providing a bone filling material and mixing the bone filling material in a vessel to form a bone augmentation material. The method further comprises pressurizing the vessel with a pressurization source to retain a plurality of voids within the bone augmentation material. The method further includes inserting a material delivery device into the vertebral bone and injecting the bone augmentation material with the retained plurality of voids from the material delivery device and into the vertebral bone. | 12-18-2014 |
20140378985 | ANCHORED CANNULA - An apparatus and method for an anchoring cannula including a first cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis and a lumen extending from the proximal end to the oppositely disposed distal end along the longitudinal axis. A second cannula is concentrically arranged within the lumen of the first cannula, the second cannula having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending from the proximal end to the oppositely disposed distal end along the longitudinal axis. The second cannula includes an expandable portion connected to the distal end that is configured to expand when the second cannula is advanced out of the distal end of the first cannula and to change to an unexpanded configuration when retracted back into the distal end of the first cannula. | 12-25-2014 |
20150080900 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BONE ALIGNMENT, STABILIZATION AND DISTRACTION - An embodiment of a bone stabilization and distraction system of the present disclosure includes a light-sensitive liquid; a light source for providing light energy; a light-conducting fiber for delivering the light energy from the light source to cure the light-sensitive liquid; a delivery catheter having a proximal end in communication with the light-conducting fiber and the light-sensitive liquid, an inner lumen for passage of the light-conducting fiber, and an inner void for passage of the light-sensitive liquid; and an expandable body removably engaging a distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the expandable body has a closed end, a sealable open end, an inner cavity for passage of the light-sensitive liquid, an external surface and an internal surface, and wherein the expandable body has an insertion depth with a fixed dimension, a width with a fixed dimension, and a thickness with a changeable dimension. | 03-19-2015 |
20150094730 | BONE TREATMENT SYSTEM - To easily and accurately place a bone filling material in a cured state at a bone treatment target, a bone treatment system includes a placement device and a deployment operation device. The placement device includes a shaft having a flow path which enables a bone filling material to be placed on a space of a radius to flow therethrough, and a filling balloon to be filled with the bone filling material via the flow path | 04-02-2015 |
20150313614 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES - Methods and devices that displace bone or other hard tissue to create a cavity in the tissue. Where such methods and devices rely on a driving mechanism for providing moving of the device to form a profile that improves displacement of the tissue. These methods and devices also allow for creating a path or cavity in bone for insertion of bone cement or other filler to treat a fracture or other condition in the bone. The features relating to the methods and devices described herein can be applied in any region of bone or hard tissue where the tissue or bone is displaced to define a bore or cavity instead of being extracted from the body such as during a drilling or ablation procedure. | 11-05-2015 |
20160000492 | LOW COST INFLATABLE BONE TAMP - A surgical system and method for correction of a bone injury or disorder are provided. The device includes an elongated shaft that extends between a proximal end and a distal end and defining an interior lumen. A valve disposed with the proximal end of the elongated shaft and including a membrane. An inflatable structure is coupled to the distal end of the elongated shaft. A stylet is configured for insertion through the membrane and is removably disposed in the interior lumen of the elongated shaft such that the stylet provides strength to the elongated shaft. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015441 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN OF THE SPINE - Methods for altering the natural history of degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the spine are proposed. The methods focus on the prevention, or delayed onset or progression of, subchondral defects such as bone marrow edema or bone marrow lesion, and subchondral treatment to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease in the spine and thereby treat pain. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015442 | Steerable Cannula for Delivering Bone Filler - A steerable cannula for delivering bone filler comprises a delivery pipe ( | 01-21-2016 |
20160022343 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STYLET-GUIDED VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION - A stylet-guided balloon vertebroplasty system, as well as methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038209 | Method and Assembly for Preparing and Dispensing a Paste - An assembly for preparing and dispensing a paste, preferably bone cement, includes a cylinder containing a powder and a receptacle containing a liquid. A piercing device is configured to open the receptacle to allow liquid to flow into the cylinder to be mixed with the powder. The receptacle is collapsed by a differential pressure between the cylinder and the receptacle. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045241 | BONE CEMENT DELIVERY ASSEMBLY WITH LEAKAGE PREVENTION VALVE - A delivery assembly ( | 02-18-2016 |
20160051306 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH GRADUATED MARKINGS CORRELATING TO ANGULATION - A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including an end surface and a passageway. A second member is movably disposed within the passageway and includes a tip and a plurality of spaced apart markings. The second member is movable between a first configuration in which the tip extends parallel to the axis and a second configuration in which the tip extends transverse to the axis. The end surface is aligned with a first one of the markings when the second member is in the first configuration and the end surface is aligned with a second one of the markings when the second member is in the second configuration. Methods are disclosed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160074085 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ANCHORAGE IN TISSUE - A perforated sheath is anchored in a tissue opening with the aid of a tool, wherein the anchorage is achieved with the aid of mechanical vibration and a material which is liquefiable by the vibration. The tool includes a vibrating element and a counter element. Distal portions of both elements are introduced into the sheath to be in contact with each other at an interface. The vibrating element is connected to a vibration source and the vibrating element and the counter element are held against each other for effecting liquefaction of the liquefiable material at the interface. Under the effect of the force applied to the vibrating and counter element for holding them against each other, the liquefied material flows from the interface through the sheath perforation and penetrates the tissue. | 03-17-2016 |
20160100874 | 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. | 04-14-2016 |
20160106481 | Systems and Methods for Performing Spinal Surgery - A system and method for percutaneous loop kyphoplasty is described. An apparatus for the treatment of a targeted vertebral bone fracture includes a first trocar having a first lumen, a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the first trocar is configured for surgical insertion into a vertebral body at a first location, a second trocar having a second lumen, a proximal and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the second trocar is configured for surgical insertion into the vertebral body at a second location, a wire tool that is slidable within the first trocar, a grasper tool that is slidable within the second trocar and is configured to temporarily couple to the wire tool within the vertebral body, and a non-deployable balloon that is advanced through the first or second trocar into the vertebral body to facilitate expansion within the vertebral body. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128753 | ORTHOPEDIC BONDING AGENT APPLICATION TOOL - The present disclosure relates to a tool for injecting a bonding agent into the prepared end of a bone for bonding a joint replacement device to the bone. The tool incorporates vented cells for containing the bonding agent. Force is applied to the back of the tool, while placing the front of the tool filled with bonding agent against the prepared bone area. The force causes the cells to cut into the end of the prepared bone. The force also causes the bonding agent to be forced deep into the cuts and pores of the bone. | 05-12-2016 |
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