09th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150057665 | POROUS SPACERS, INSTRUMENTS, AND METHODS FOR FOOT AND ANKLE FUSION - Porous spacers ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150057666 | Osteotome Guide Configured to Attach to an Implanted Femoral Component - Guides configured to guide one or more osteotomes to remove a femoral component that is implanted in a femur. When implanted, the femoral component includes a stem implanted within the femur, a proximal end that extends from the femur, and a receptacle in the proximal end. The guides are configured to attach to the femoral component and attach to the receptacle in the femoral component. The guides include one or more openings sized to guide the osteotomes along the stem of the femoral component. The guides may further include multiple different sections that can be attached together. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057667 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN OPEN WEDGE, HIGH TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY - An apparatus and method for performing an open wedge osteotomy. The apparatus includes devices for forming an open wedge osteotomy in bone, including a keyed-wedge implant. The method includes the steps of forming a cut in a bone, forming a keyhole in the bone surface at the proximal end of the cut, and positioning a keyed wedge-shaped implant into the cut formed into the bone. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057668 | JOINT DISTRACTION DEVICE FOR ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY - A joint distraction device for use in an arthroscopic surgery is provided. The device has a joint distraction mechanism, situated in between two bone fixation surfaces, and is capable of changing the relative distance between these two surfaces. The force generated by the mechanism should be sufficient to insert bone spikes affixed to the surfaces into bone, as well as distract the joint to create a sufficient enough gap to allow the intended procedure. With the surfaces and spikes engaged to bone at opposite sites of a joint, an increase in distraction force results in an increase in the relative distance results, hence increasing the space within the joint. Embodiments of this invention, compared to fracture table approaches, effectively eliminate the risk of pudendal nerve injury, allow for longer surgical times, and allow for much more controllable joint distraction. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057669 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE PRODUCED FROM A MATERIAL CONTAINING POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE, KIT FOR PREPARATION OF BONE FILLER, AND INTRAMEDULLARY ROD - Provided is a material for preventing bone cement from leaking out from bone during packing of the bone cement into a bone fracture site. The bone cement can be prevented from leaking out from the bone by employing a three-dimensional structure produced from a material containing a polyhydroxyalkanoate, when packing the bone cement into the bone fracture site. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057670 | Pygmy Goat and Small Livestock Birthing Aid - A pygmy goat and small breed livestock birthing aid to assist in the positioning of the newborn during the birthing process. The birthing aid includes a flexible cable, at least one flexible sleeve, and a cable clamp. The flexible cable is slideably inserted into the at least one flexible sleeve, such that there is a loop portion and a handle portion of the flexible cable opposite each other along the at least one flexible sleeve. The loop portion is placed over the neck of the newborn in the birthing process and the user pulls gently on the handle portion tightening the loop portion about the newborn. After gently guiding the newborn into the correct birthing, the user removes the birthing aid and manually assists the birthing process if necessary. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057671 | ENHANCED OUTER SHEATH FOR EXTRACTION DEVICE - A device for extracting an elongated implanted structure from an obstruction within a vessel of a patient includes an inner sheath assembly and an outer sheath assembly. The inner sheath assembly includes an inner sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the implanted structure. The tip is configured for cutting and/or disrupting the implanted structure from the obstruction. The outer sheath assembly includes an outer sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the inner sheath assembly. The outer surface of this tip includes a plurality of raised elements circumferentially disposed therealong. The raised elements are configured for stabilizing the tissue of the vessel as the device is advanced through the vessel. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057672 | EXTRACTOR FOR REMOVING A LEAD FROM A PATIENT - An extractor for removing an implanted lead from a patient, the extractor comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen dimensioned to receive the lead therein, a cutter at the distal portion for cutting tissue adjacent the implanted lead, and a first clamping member movable between a clamping position to clamp the lead and an unclamping position to unclamp the lead. The extractor and lead are relatively movable to remove the lead. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057673 | PROBE INSERTION DEVICE FOR IMPLANTING A PROBE INTO TISSUE - A probe insertion device for implanting a probe into tissue includes a rigid base that selectively attaches to the probe due to a bond between the base and the probe, that provides a structural backbone to the probe, is longitudinally aligned with the probe, and can be adapted to receive a fluid between the base and the probe. The probe insertion device can include a surface covering at least a portion of the base that reduces the bond between the base and the probe in the presence of the fluid. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057674 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF MULTIPLE DORSAL ROOT GANGLIA WITH A SINGLE LEAD - A method for implanting an electrical stimulation lead into a patient includes advancing a distal end of a multi-armed lead into an epidural space of the patient. The multi-armed lead includes first and second stimulation arms extending from a main body portion. The first stimulation arm is guided into and through a first intervertebral foramen. The first stimulation arm is positioned in proximity to a first dorsal root ganglion. The first stimulation arm is positioned with electrodes disposed along the first stimulation arm in operational proximity to the first dorsal root ganglion. The second stimulation arm is guided into and through a second intervertebral foramen. The second stimulation arm is positioned in proximity to a second dorsal root ganglion. The second stimulation arm is positioned with electrodes disposed along the second stimulation arm in operational proximity to the second dorsal root ganglion. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057675 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATING MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A system and a method for automating a medical process including a memory storing a software program, a computer connected to the memory for running the software program, a display connected to the computer for generating a visual representation of output data generated by the computer running the program, a user interface connected to the computer for obtaining image data representing a configuration of a patient treatment space and fixed markers in the treatment space and storing the image data in the memory, a robot arm connected to the computer, and a medical tool mounted on the robot arm wherein when a human inputs a selected treatment procedure into the computer, the computer runs the software program to generate a tool path based upon the treatment procedure and the image data, and the computer operates the robot arm to move the medical tool along the tool path without human guidance, and wherein the data generated during the treatment procedure is stored, analyzed, and shared among collaborating computer systems. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057676 | MAGNETIC NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH SOFT MAGNETIC CORE ELECTROMAGNETS FOR OPERATION IN THE NON-LINEAR REGIME - The present invention relates to a magnetic manipulation and navigation system for moving a magnetic element through a body comprising at least six electromagnets ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150057677 | CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO COMPENSATE FOR NON-IDEAL ACTUATOR-TO-JOINT LINKAGE CHARACTERISTICS IN A MEDICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A medical robotic system having non-ideal actuator-to-joint linkage characteristics, includes a control system including a proximal control loop with actuator sensor feedback to control dynamic response of an actuator coupled to a distal joint which in turn, is coupled to an end effector to provide a degree of freedom movement of the end effector, a distal control loop with distal joint sensor feedback and feedforward to the actuator to ensure steady-state convergence of the distal joint position, and an end effector control loop with end-point sensor feedback to control the end effector position to reach a commanded end effector position. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057678 | ELASTIC BAND LIGATION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED OBTURATOR AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS - An elastic band ligation device for treatment of hemorrhoids including an inner tubular member for retaining a stretched elastic band over the front end thereof, a plunger in the inner tubular member with a handle for sliding the plunger to generate a suction for drawing hemorrhoidal tissue into the inner tubular member. An obturator connected to the plunger is provided within the inner tubular member. An outer tubular pusher sleeve with a limited friction fit is provided over the inner tubular member, the end of outer tubular pusher sleeve being adjacent the stretched elastic band. The outer pusher sleeve has a thumb pusher to allow the operator to push the outer pusher sleeve towards the front end of the inner tubular member or to secure the outer pusher sleeve and withdraw the inner tubular member, which deploys the elastic band on the hemorrhoidal tissue. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057679 | ELASTIC BAND LIGATION DEVICE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS - Elastic band ligation device for treating hemorrhoidal tissue, including an inner tube for retaining an elastic band, a plunger in the inner tube for drawing hemorrhoidal tissue into the inner tube, and an outer tube pusher sleeve disposed over the inner tube. A thumb pusher on the sleeve allows the operator to push the sleeve towards the front of the inner tube to deploy the elastic band from the front end of the inner tube onto hemorrhoidal tissue drawn into the inner tube. The sleeve has a locking mechanism including a tab for locking the sleeve to the inner tube to prevent relative movement of the sleeve and inner tube until the sleeve is unlocked by the user, thereby preventing premature deployment of an elastic band. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057680 | ELASTIC BAND LIGATION DEVICE WITH ANTI-PINCH FEATURE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS - An elastic band ligation device for treatment of hemorrhoids including an inner tubular member for retaining a stretched elastic band over the front end thereof, a plunger in the tubular member with a handle extending away from the front end of the inner tubular member, the handle for sliding the plunger away from the rear end of the inner tubular member to provide a suction for drawing hemorrhoidal tissue into the inner tubular member through the opening at the front end. An obturator is disposed within the inner tubular member having a rounded end, the end of the obturator and the inner surface of the inner tubular member defining an anti-pinch structure. An outer tubular pusher sleeve is configured to provide a limited friction fit over the inner tubular member, with an external end of the outer tubular pusher sleeve adjacent the stretched elastic band. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057681 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LUMEN OCCLUSION - A system may include an introducer sheath including a retention member configured to anchor the introducer sheath in a natural body lumen having a wall. The system may also have an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis through a working channel of the introducer sheath. Additionally, the system may have a manipulating portion coupled to a distal end of the elongate member. The manipulating portion may include at least one selectively actuatable member configured to transition between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the undeployed configuration, the at least one actuatable member may extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and in at least one position in the deployed configuration, the at least one actuatable member may extend radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis. In the deployed configuration, the manipulating portion and elongate member may be configured to be proximally retracted toward the working channel of the introducer sheath so as to move a distal portion of the wall towards a proximal portion of the wall. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057682 | CLIP DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR AND METHOD OF USE - A device for repair of a heart valve leaflet includes an elongated body having a lumen extending therethrough in a longitudinal direction, a proximal end, and an open distal end. The device further includes a plurality of clips disposed at spaced positions within the lumen, the plurality of clips being configured and arranged to couple to a portion of the heart valve leaflet. At least one clip in the plurality of clips and the heart valve leaflet are capable of translation relative to one another in the longitudinal direction. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057683 | Apparatus and Method for Minimally Invasive Suturing - An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes proximal section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the proximal section; a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the proximal section, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to and after rotation of the suturing needle; and an actuator extending from the proximal end of the proximal section to actuate a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057684 | ONE-PIECE SURGICAL CLIP - A surgical clip includes two clip branches, each clip branch having a clamping portion, an actuating portion, and a flexural spring arrangement by which the two clip branches are coupled to each other preferably in one material piece. The flexural spring arrangement includes a coupling device by means of which selected portions of the flexural spring arrangement can be short-circuited for spring biasing and possibly for varying, preferably reducing, the active total spring length thereof. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057685 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH ANTI ADHESIVE PROPERTY - Laminate or knitted medical devices and methods using such devices to support soft tissues and/or to reduce formation of post-operative adhesions. The medical devices can comprise a layer of a knitted silk mesh to which has been fused a water soluble or insoluble silk film or silk sponge, and/or a layer of a knitted silk mesh which was co-knitted with one, two or three layers of silk or non-silk fabric. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057686 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING HOLLOW ORGANS, ESPECIALLY BLOOD VESSELS, BY SURGERY - A sleeve for enforcing the end of a hollow organ so that it can be connected with a further end of a hollow organ, the sleeve comprising a cylindrical shape and being configured to be pushed over the end of the hollow organ and for turning-over the end of the hollow organ projecting from the sleeve around an end of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve has an adjustable diameter. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057687 | ENDOVASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC COMPRESSION VASCULAR ANASTOMOSIS - An endovascular delivery system for forming a magnetic compression vascular anastomosis includes a first compressing element and a first catheter configured for advancement into a first cardiovascular structure. In one configuration, the first compressing element is removably secured within the first catheter and, in another configuration, the first compressing element is released from the first catheter and positioned within the first cardiovascular structure. The endovascular delivery system also includes a second compressing element and a second catheter configured for advancement into a second cardiovascular structure. In one configuration, the second compressing element is removably secured within the second catheter and, in another configuration, the second compressing element is released from the second catheter and positioned within the second cardiovascular structure. The first and second compressing elements have an anastomosis forming configuration in which the compressing elements compress tissue of the first and second cardiovascular structures using magnetic force. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057688 | SELF-ASSEMBLING MAGNETIC ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE HAVING AN EXOSKELETON - The invention is an implantable magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton that directs self-assembly. The design allows the device to be delivered in a linear configuration using a minimally-invasive technique, such as endoscopy or laparoscopy, whereupon the device self-assembles into, e.g., a polygon. A coupled set of polygons define a circumscribed tissue that can be perforated, or the tissue can be allowed to naturally necrose and perforate. The device can be used to create anastomoses in a variety of tissues, such as tissues found in the gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, and reproductive tracts. New procedures for using anastomoses, e.g., surgical bypass are also disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057689 | OPHTHALMIC DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides an elastomeric material for the delivery of an ophthalmic agent to the eye of a subject and methods of using such material. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057690 | Debulking Catheters and Methods - A method of removing material from a blood flow lumen includes providing a device having a cutting element and an opening, the cutting element being movable relative to the opening. The method then includes advancing the device through a patient's vascular system to the blood flow lumen. Finally, the method involves moving the cutting element and the opening relative to the blood flow lumen so that a continuous piece of material is severed by the cutting element and directed into the opening as the cutting element and opening move through the blood flow lumen, the continuous piece of severed material being directed into the device for removal from the patient. The method may include providing a device having a rotatable cutter that, in some embodiments, is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device, is movable, has retracted and deployed positions, or any combination thereof. The method may further include forcing the opening toward the wall of the vascular site after the advancing step and before the moving step. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057691 | ATHERECTOMY DEVICES AND METHODS - The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057692 | ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An ultrasonic surgical instrument assembly has a base, a rigid probe shaft coupled at a proximal end to the base, a probe head at a distal end of the shaft, and a sheath having a rigid distal end portion surrounding the shaft. The shaft has a longitudinal axis and is operatively connectable to a source of ultrasonic vibrational energy. The head extends eccentrically in a transverse direction to one side of the shaft, the head having an operative tip or surface spaced laterally from the axis. The distal end portion of the sheath is provided in a side wall with an aperture, and the probe head is aligned with the aperture. The sheath is coupled at a proximal end to the base and is provided with a partially flexible section between the distal end portion of the sheath and the instrument assembly base, so that the distal end portion is pivotably deflectable transversely to the axis in response to a lateral force applied to the distal end portion, to enable an increased protrusion of the head through the aperture. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057693 | QUADRICEPS TENDON STRIPPER - A cutting implement includes a V-shaped blade portion that defines an aperture through which a quadriceps tendon may pass as a doctor harvests the tendon through a minimally invasive procedure. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057694 | METHOD OF PENETRATING AN INTRAVASCULAR OCCLUSION - A method of penetrating an intravascular occlusion including the steps of: obtaining an apparatus with a sleeve assembly defining an elongate passageway having a lengthwise axis, a stabilizing assembly, and a blade assembly; directing the sleeve assembly into an operative position within a vessel passage wherein an outlet from the elongate passageway is adjacent an occlusion within the vessel passage; through the stabilizing assembly, stabilizing the sleeve assembly in the operative position; and with the sleeve assembly stabilized in its operative position advancing the blade assembly in a first lengthwise direction relative to the sleeve assembly to penetrate the occlusion. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057695 | Lung Volume Reduction Devices, Methods, and Systems - The invention provides improved medical devices, therapeutic treatment systems, and treatment methods for treatment of the lung. A lung volume reduction system includes an implantable device having an elongate body that is sized and shaped for delivery via the airway system to a lung airway of a patient. The implant is inserted and positioned while the implant is in a delivery configuration, and is reconfigured to a deployed configuration so as to locally compress adjacent tissue of the lung, with portions of the elongate body generally moving laterally within the airway so as to laterally compress lung tissue. A plurality of such implants will often be used to treat a lung of a patient. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057696 | HEMORRHAGE CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS - Embodiments herein comprise a hemostatic composition comprising a plurality of liquid expandable articles capable of expanding upon contact with a liquid. A suitable composition comprises a plurality of liquid-expandable articles that may be mechanically uncoupled from one another and therefore may be capable of moving independently from one another. The plurality of liquid-expandable articles may comprise a compressed material capable of a high-degree of expansion upon liquid contact. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057697 | SHEATHLESS GUIDE, RAPID EXCHANGE DILATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Dilators, such as rapid exchange dilators, configured for percutaneous access are disclosed. The dilator may be configured to be disposable within, or couplable with, a catheter. In some embodiments, the dilator, or the coupled dilator and the catheter, may be configured such that a sheath is not required for percutaneous access. In other embodiments, the dilator may comprise a plug such that a guide wire may be directed from a distal end of the dilator through a port, such as a rapid exchange port, in a sidewall of the dilator. The plug may also be configured to permit passage of fluid through a lumen of the dilator while inhibiting passage of the guide wire through a length of the dilator. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057698 | DETACHABLE TREATMENT DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH NARROWED DIAMETER REGION AT ATTACHMENT ZONE - A detachable treatment device delivery system includes a delivery sheath defining a lumen, a treatment device having a proximal attachment segment, which includes an enlarged outer diameter region, configured for receipt within the delivery sheath, and a deployment wire configured for receipt within the delivery sheath. A delivery configuration is defined by an overlap of a distal segment of the deployment wire and the enlarged outer diameter region within an attachment zone of the delivery sheath. The deployment wire and the treatment device have a combined outer diameter at the overlap, and, in the delivery configuration, the overlap is proximally spaced from a narrowed diameter region of the attachment zone, which has a smaller diameter than the combined outer diameter. In a deployed configuration, the deployment wire is proximally spaced from the attachment zone, and the proximal attachment segment is permitted to advance through the distal opening. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057699 | DETACHABLE TREATMENT DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM UTILIZING COMPRESSION AT ATTACHMENT ZONE - A detachable treatment device delivery system includes a delivery sheath defining a lumen, a treatment device having a proximal attachment segment configured for receipt within the delivery sheath, and a deployment wire configured for receipt within the delivery sheath. A delivery configuration is defined by an overlap of a distal segment of the deployment wire and the proximal attachment segment within an attachment zone of the delivery sheath. In the delivery configuration, an inner surface of the delivery sheath is outwardly expanded and compressed around the deployment wire and the treatment device at the overlap. In a deployed configuration, the deployment wire is proximally spaced from the attachment zone, and the proximal attachment segment is distally spaced from the attachment zone and the distal opening. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057700 | VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A vaso-occlusive delivery system includes a vaso-occlusive coil, delivery wire assembly, and a link. The vaso-occlusive coil defines a coil lumen and has first and second coil windings defining a coil opening therebetween. The delivery wire assembly defines a delivery wire lumen, and includes an electrolytic detachment zone, a delivery wire conduit, and a delivery wire attached to the delivery wire conduit and extending through the delivery wire lumen distal of the delivery wire conduit. The link defines a link lumen and has link body including a proximal end of the link body defines an link opening in communication with the link lumen and a distal end of the link body includes a link detent extending radially from the link body, through the coil opening, securing the link body and the delivery wire assembly to the vaso-occlusive coil. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057701 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF EYE CONDITIONS - Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057702 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - Surgical forceps for gripping internal organs during minimally invasive surgery are provided. The surgical forceps can be a sanitizable sheet in a folded configuration that includes a first elongate region which transitions to a resilient hinge which transitions to a second elongate region, all of which are formed of the same sheet. The first elongate region can further include a first grasper end opposite the resilient hinge and the second elongate region can include a second grasper end opposite the resilient hinge. The resilient hinge can apply a spring force to the first elongate region and the second elongate region that biases the forceps in an open configuration where the first grasper end and the second grasper end are distal from each other. When an external force is applied against the resilient hinge, the first grasper end can close against the second grasper end. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057703 | BRAIDED HEMOSTASIS SHAFT FOR IMPROVED TORSIONAL RESPONSE - A medical insertion device includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having flexibility sufficient for insertion through a working channel of an endoscope along a tortuous path. The elongated shaft includes a coil extending from the proximal end to the distal end and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and a braided portion extending around a portion of the coil, the braided portion including a plurality of lines wound together such that first and second ones of the lines intersect to enclose a predetermined angle therebetween, the angle being between 25 and 55 degrees. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057704 | CLOSURE DEVICE - A closure device includes a protruding member that is detachably provided at a distal end of a longitudinal member; a pair of grasping members that are turnable with respect to the protruding member; first and second linear members that are connected to the pair of grasping members; and a holding portion that has an action portion for applying a force in a direction in which the pair of grasping members approach the protruding member and is detachably provided at a distal end of the longitudinal member. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057705 | Pursestring Epicardial Pad Device - This invention relates to a disk device for anchoring one or more transluminal sutures, and methods for anchoring such sutures, especially for anchoring transcatheter heart valves. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057706 | SUTURE ANCHOR AND METHOD - Suture anchors and associated methods are disclosed having suture securing features able to lock suture ends extending from a body tissue, such as from a bone tunnel. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057707 | TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR - The present disclosure provides a transverse connector having first and second spinal rod connecting members disposed on opposing ends of a cross member. Each spinal rod connecting member is configured to connect to a spinal rod. The first and second spinal rod connecting members are configured for multidirectional articulation relative to the cross member. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057708 | POSTED TRANSLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Connector assemblies are provided to couple an elongate member extending along the spinal column to a bone engaging implant engaged to the spinal column. The connector assembly includes a coupler having an implant coupling portion and an elongate member coupling portion. The positioning and orientation of the coupler relative to the implant and elongate member can be adjusted to facilitate engagement of the connector assembly between the implant and elongate member. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057709 | SPINAL STABILIZATION DEVICE - A bone attachment device comprises an attachment collar having a hinged lid is disclosed. The bone attachment device may also comprise a bone fastener (such as a bone screw). A bone attachment device including an attachment collar and a spinal rod locking device is disclosed. A bone attachment device as described herein may be used together with a spinal stabilization rod and one or more additional bone attachment devices. Such devices are adapted to clamp and hold a spinal stabilization rod. Methods for implanting a spinal stabilizer having a bone attachment device including a hinged lid are disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057710 | ORTHOPAEDIC FIXATION COMPONENT AND METHOD - An orthopaedic fixation component attachable to a femur, said femur defining a femur shaft, a femur head and a femur neck extending therebetween, said femur further defining a greater trochanter limiting laterally said femur neck, said orthopaedic fixation component comprising: a shaft section fixation portion and an end section fixation portion extending substantially longitudinally therefrom, said shaft section and end section fixation portions being respectively securable to said femur shaft and said greater trochanter; said end section fixation portion including a pair of end arms, said end arms being configured, sized and positioned to delimit a trochanter receiving recess for receiving a prominent portion of said greater trochanter. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057711 | Medical Insertion Apparatus - Provided are a medical insertion apparatus includes a screw body to be inserted into a body, and an electrode provided in the screw body and including an externally exposed portion, wherein a through-hole may be provided in the screw body or the electrode, and a medical insertion apparatus includes a screw body to be inserted into a body, and an electrode provided in the screw body and exposed to an outside of the screw body, wherein the screw body and the electrode may be provided in a connectable or separable structure. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057712 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL FIXATOR IMPLANT SURGICAL DEVICE - The minimally invasive spinal fixator surgical device contains a support member; a guiding member adjustably joined to the support member; at least two sliding members correspondingly and adjustably joined to the guiding member; a first extension member adjustably joined to a sliding member; a second extension member adjustably joined to another sliding member; a first pulling member joined to the first extension member; a second pulling member joined to the second extension member; a tubular member joined to a side of the first pulling member; and a probe member plugged into the tubular member for conducting implant location determination and then removed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057713 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSERTING A VERTEBRAL FIXATION MEMBER - Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057714 | ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC STIMULATION SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM PREDETERMINED ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EVOKED RESPONSES - An exemplary system includes 1) an electro-acoustic stimulation (“EAS”) sound processor configured to be located external to a patient, 2) a cochlear implant communicatively coupled to the EAS sound processor and configured to be implanted within the patient, 3) an electrode array communicatively coupled to the cochlear implant and configured to be located within a cochlea of the patient, and 4) a receiver communicatively coupled to the EAS sound processor and configured to be in communication with an ear of the patient. The EAS sound processor directs at least one of the cochlear implant and the receiver to apply stimulation to the patient, records an evoked response that occurs in response to the stimulation, and performs a predetermined action in accordance with the evoked response. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057715 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR TREATING TINNITUS WITH VNS PAIRING - A method of treating tinnitus comprising measuring a patient's hearing, determining the patient's hearing loss and the patient's tinnitus frequency using the measurements of the patient's hearing, programming a clinical controller with the measurements of the patient's hearing, selecting a plurality of therapeutic tones, where the therapeutic tones are selected to be at least a half-octave above or below of the patient's tinnitus frequency, setting an appropriate volume for each of the plurality of tones, repetitively playing each of the plurality of therapeutic tones, and pairing a vagus nerve stimulation pulse train with each playing of a therapeutic tone, thereby reducing the patient's perception of tinnitus. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057716 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING VALVE RELATED TIMING AND MONITORING HEART FAILURE - A method and system are provided to analyze valve related timing and monitor heart failure. The method and system comprise collecting cardiac signals associated with an atrial chamber of interest; collecting dynamic impedance (DI) data along an atria-function focused (AFF) vector to form a DI data set, the DI data set including information corresponding to a mechanical function (MF) of a valve associated with the atrial chamber of interest; identifying, from the cardiac signals, an intra-atrial conduction timing (IACT) associated with the atrial chamber of interest; estimating an MF landmark at which the mechanical function of the valve occurs based on the DI data set; analyzing a timing delay between the MF landmark and the IACT; and adjusting a therapy, based on the timing delay, to encourage atrial contribution to ventricular filling. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057717 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE THROUGH RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS - An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a communication module, a therapy control module, a firmware control module, and a service application. The communication module is configured to wirelessly communicate over an RF link with an external device. The therapy control module is configured to deliver therapy to the patient, and may include a reprogrammable therapy logic circuit configured to operate the therapy control module in a reprogrammable mode of operation, and base-therapy state machine (BTSM) logic circuit configured to operate the therapy control module in a base therapy mode of operation. The firmware control module may include CPU and a memory. The service application may be stored in the memory. The firmware control module is configured to launch the service application, and the BTSM logic circuit provides a base level of sensing and pacing therapy while the communications module in parallel maintains the RF link with the external device. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057718 | Device and Implantation System for Electrical Stimulation of Biological Systems - The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (tLESRs). Individuals with tLESRs may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow and have improved energy storage requirements. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057719 | Intra-Oral Balance Device Based on Palatal Stimulation - A device for vestibular substitution includes a mouthpiece fitting entirely within a person's mouth in a shape that conforms to the palate. The mouthpiece encases a circuit board containing an electronic system that can deliver electrical pulses to electrical stimulators touching the palate based on head movement. The electronic system includes a motion sensor, a control unit; a stimulation circuit; and a battery. The control unit is preferably a microcontroller with a digital Input/Output capability, a Serial Peripheral Interface/Inter-Integrated Circuit protocol, a timer, and an oscillator for sensor interfacing and timing control. The microcontroller enables processing data from the accelerometer to indicate head movement, and controlling each embedded electrical stimulator to deliver electrical pulses with adjustable waveform parameters. The device may also include a wireless transceiver for remote control of the device from outside the person's mouth. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057720 | NERVE ROOT STIMULATOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING NERVE ROOT STIMULATOR - A nerve root stimulator, according to the present invention, comprises: a body which is installed at the spinal nerve root inside the human body; an antenna, which is provided on the body, for receiving a wireless frequency that is irradiated from outside of the human body; a power generation unit for generating power by using the wireless frequency that is received by the antenna; and electrodes for electrically stimulating the spinal nerve root by using the power that is generated by the power generation unit. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057721 | LEADLESS PACEMAKER WITH IMPROVED CONDUCTED COMMUNICATION - A leadless implantable medical device can include a hermetically scaled housing including a cylindrical body, a first surface at a first capped end of the cylindrical body, and a second surface at a second capped end of the cylindrical body. A first electrode can be located at the first capped end and a second electrode can be located on the second surface. The first and second electrodes include conductive portions configured for contacting one or both of tissue and fluid, and wherein the cylindrical body includes a length and the conductive portions of the first and second electrodes are separated substantially by the length of the cylindrical body. The device example also includes a therapy circuit configured to deliver electrical cardiac stimulating energy using the first and second electrodes, and a telemetry circuit configured to communicate with a second separate device. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057722 | NEURAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION - A system for treating chronic inflammation may include an implantable microstimulator, a wearable charger, and optionally an external controller. The implantable microstimulator may be implemented as a leadless neurostimulator implantable in communication with a cervical region of a vagus nerve. The microstimulator can address several types of stimulation including regular dose delivery. The wearable charger may be worn around the subject's neck to rapidly (<10 minutes per week) charge an implanted microstimulator. The external controller may be configured as a prescription pad that controls the dosing and activity of the microstimulator. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057723 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF STIMULATION OF NERVE TISSUE WITH A SEQUENCE OF SPATIALLY DISTRIBUTED RESONANT SUB-THRESHOLD ELECTRICAL STIMULI - The present invention provides a method of stimulating an excitable tissue (e.g., in vitro, in vivo) with a primary electrical stimulus through a primary electrode at a primary stimulation frequency, to produce a propagating action potential in the excitable tissue. The invention is carried out by concurrently stimulating the excitable tissue with a secondary electrical stimulus through at least one secondary electrode at a secondary stimulation frequency. The primary and secondary stimulation frequencies are preferably different from one another. The secondary electrical stimulus preferably has an amplitude not more than one third that of the primary electrical stimulus. Preferably, propagation of the action potential in the excitable tissue is enhanced (e.g., when propagation of action potentials in the tissue is otherwise unstable, partially blocked, or fully blocked). Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057724 | GUIDED PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - A Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) system with an elongated interventional device (IDV) with a bundle of optical fibers (F | 2015-02-26 |
20150057725 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A phototherapy device includes an outlet end to be placed in contact with a person's skin, a heat exchanger, an optical structure arranged between the heat exchanger and the outlet end, and a light source arranged between the heat exchanger and the outlet end, and configured to emit light for delivery to the skin through or adjacent the optical structure. The heat exchanger may include a first heat transfer portion thermally coupled to the light source for dissipating heat from the light source, and a second heat transfer portion thermally coupled to the optical structure for dissipating heat from the optical structure. The first and second heat transfer portions of the heat exchanger may be substantially thermally isolated from each other, e.g., partially or completely physically separated from each other. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057726 | Adjustable Cold Packs for Hands and Feet - Provided is a plurality of reusable freezable cold packs that are applied to a user's extremity via a strap assembly. The device includes a strap assembly that resembles an adjustable bottomless sandal or a wrist brace. The cold packs include multiple attachment points for use with the strap assembly. The strap assembly comprises an elastic strap and a fastener to enable a user to apply the cold packs to a desired area on hands and feet without holding it in place for a prolonged period of time. The freezable cold packs help sooth pain on contact and eliminate the need to use hard ice cubes, which may cause pain or melt and cause water to drip on the floor, furniture, and other surfaces. The present device provides a simple and convenient means for a user to apply cold therapy to his or her hands or feet. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057727 | IMPLANT ENCAPSULATION - An implant unit may include a substrate and an implantable circuit arranged on the substrate. An encapsulation structure may be disposed over at least a portion of the substrate and at least a portion of the implantable circuit, the encapsulation structure including a parylene layer and a silicon layer disposed over the parylene layer. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057728 | EFFICIENT DYNAMIC STIMULATION IN AN IMPLANTED DEVICE - Apparatus is provided for applying current to a nerve of a subject, including a housing, adapted to be placed in a vicinity of the nerve; at least one cathode and at least one anode, fixed to the housing; a passive electrode, fixed to the housing; and a conducting element, which is electrically coupled to the passive electrode and is configured to extend to a remote location in a body of the subject at a distance of at least 1 cm from the housing. Other embodiments are also described. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057729 | KNITTED IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An active implantable medical device (AIMD). The AIMD comprises a knitted electrode assembly comprising: at least one biocompatible, electrically non-conductive filament arranged in substantially parallel rows each stitched to an adjacent row, and at least one biocompatible, electrically conductive filament having a first end intertwined with a first row of the at least one non-conductive filament, and a second end intertwined with a second row of the at least one non-conductive filament, wherein the first and second rows are spaced from one another. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057730 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEADS AND SYSTEMS THAT UTILIZE REFLECTION POINTS TO CONTROL INDUCED RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - Implantable medical leads and systems utilize reflection points within the lead to control radio frequency current that has been induced onto one or more filars. The radio frequency current may be controlled by the reflection points to block at least some of the radio frequency current from reaching an electrode of the lead and to dissipate at least some of the radio frequency current as heat on the filar. Controlling the radio frequency current thereby reduces the amount that is dissipated into bodily tissue through one or more electrodes of the lead and reduces the likelihood of tissue damage. The reflection points may be created by physical changes such as to material or size in the filar and/or in insulation layers that may be present such as an inner jacket about the filar and an outer jacket formed by the body of the lead. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057731 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING CONTACT ASSEMBLIES FOR LEADS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - First contacts are disposed along a distal end portion or a proximal end portion of a lead body of an electrical stimulation lead. A contact assembly is disposed along the other of the distal end portion or the proximal end portion of the lead body. The contact assembly includes a tubular-shaped composite structure formed from multiple layered elements mechanically coupled together and rolled together into a tube. Each of the layered elements includes a first electrically-nonconductive substrate, a second electrically-nonconductive substrate, and micro-circuits laminated therebetween. Second contacts are disposed over the composite structure and electrically coupled to a first end portion of at least one of the micro-circuits. Lead-body conductors electrically couple the first contacts to the second contacts. Each of each of the lead-body conductors is attached to a second end portion of at least one of the micro-circuits. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057732 | ELECTRODE LINE OR ELECTRODE PORTION OF AN ELECTRODE LINE - An elongate implantable electrical line including an end component at one longitudinal end of the electrical line, wherein the end component includes at least one electrically conductive electrode surface electrically connected to the electrical line. The end component is a composite component that includes at least one thin metal layer with a layer thickness less than 1 μm. The at least one thin metal layer is applied to electrically insulating material of the composite component and is conductively connected to the electrical line, such that the at least one thin metal layer includes, or acts as, an electrode surface. The at least one thin metal layer includes an outer surface and is completely covered completely by at least one outer ceramic layer on the outer surface, such that the at least one thin metal layer is electrically insulated from a surrounding environment. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057733 | SURFACE MODIFIED DEVICES AND STERILE PACKAGING THEREFOR - A method for sterile packaging of a surface modified implantable device includes irradiating a surface of the device such that the hydrophobicity of the surface is decreased and, optionally, the device is simultaneously sterilized. The surface of the sterile, surface-modified implantable device is then covered in a polar solution to prevent hydrophobic recovery of the surface. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057734 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY STIMULATING PRESSURE-LOADED MUSCLES - An apparatus and method of using same for preventing pressure ulcers is provided. More specifically, the present apparatus and method may be used in individuals having compromised mobility and/or lack of sensation to prevent pressure ulcers by electrically stimulating pressure-loaded or compressed muscles. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057735 | Methods for Surgical Wound Dressing Incorporating Connected Hydrogel Beads Having an Embedded Electrode Therein - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wound dressing system is presented. The wound dressing system includes a fluid permeable support layer, the support layer configured for positioning within a wound and adapted to generally conform to a topography of the wound, and to permit exudates from the wound to pass therethrough. The wound dressing system further includes a plurality of beads supported by the support layer, the beads defining an insulated inter-connected elongate member and an electrode embedded within and extending through at least a portion of the elongate member. Also, a current is generated by an external energy source that electrically flows through the electrode. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057736 | Electromagnetic Deep Tissue Excitation - Methods and apparatus for irradiating biological tissue by EM radiation having radiation frequency(ies) of at most 10 Gigahertz are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the tissue is irradiated by passing converging EM waves (e.g. generated using an ellipsoidal mirror | 2015-02-26 |
20150057737 | Stent Graft Assembly for Treating Branched Vessels - This invention relates generally to an endoluminal prosthesis, and more particularly, to a stent graft assembly and method for treating branched vessels. The assembly includes a first pr sthesis, such as an iliac branch device (IBD), comprising a tubular main body, a first leg extending from a distal end of the main body and at least one fenestration formed in the main body. An internal tubular side branch extends proximally from the fenestration into the lumen of the main body, resulting in an iliac branch device having an overall reduced proximal length. The assembly further includes a second prosthesis, or a bridging limb, having a distal end with a scalloped fenestration formed therein to accommodate sealing with the proximal end of the iliac branch device without interfering with the internal branch. A connecting stent graft adapted for placement in the internal iliac artery may be sealingly connected to the internal branch. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057738 | CATHETER SYSTEM WITH MOVABLE SLEEVE - A catheter system for inserting a self-expanding stent into a bodily vessel. The catheter ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150057739 | WIRE COLLECTION DEVICE FOR STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A wire collection device for a stent delivery system includes a plurality of nested wire collection drums with a first drum concentric in a second drum. A thumbwheel coupled to the first drum can rotate to actuate rotation of the first drum to collect the retraction wire around the diameter of the first drum. A catching mechanism can rotate about the first drum to engage a catch portion of the second drum and actuate rotation of the second drum to collect the retraction wire around the outer diameter of the second drum. This increases the collection diameter of the retraction wire to provide a mechanical advantage for sheath retraction. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057740 | Composite Balloon - A reinforced composite balloon may comprise a body layer and a reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer may comprise a single-layer structural network having a plurality of apertures. The reinforcing layer may be molded from a reinforcing tube having a plurality of apertures or aperture precursor holes. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057741 | STENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A delivery assembly and methods for accurately positioning a stent within a body lumen are disclosed. The delivery assembly comprises a stent releasably attached to the distal end of an inner catheter. A handle at the proximal end of the assembly is operatively connected to the proximal end of an outer catheter and is configured for imparting axial movement to the outer catheter. A sheath is fixed to the handle or inner catheter and disposed about at least a portion of the outer catheter. The sheath comprises indicia visible to the user of the assembly to identify a particular measured distance from a selected point on the sheath to a selected point on one or more components of the delivery device. The inner catheter and sheath are fixed components that do not move relative to each other during axial movement of the outer catheter. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057742 | BIOABSORBABLE IMPLANTS - A bioabsorbable implant including an elongated metallic element having more than 50% by weight a metal and being substantially free of rare earth elements, the elongated metallic element defining at least a portion of the bioabsorbable implant and including a wire formed into a discrete bioabsorbable expandable metal ring; at least two biostable ring elements, each biostable ring element having a biostable and radio-opaque metallic alloy, the bioabsorbable expandable metal ring being disposed adjacent to at least one of the biostable ring elements; at least one flexible longitudinal connecter including a bioabsorbable polymer, the connector being disposed between at least two adjacent rings; and a coating having at least one pharmaceutically active agent disposed over at least a portion of one ring. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057743 | INTRAVASCULAR STENT - An expandable stent for implanting in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, peripheral artery, or other body lumen. In one aspect, the stent includes a butterfly pattern to which connecting links are attached. In another aspect, the stent embodies a non-directional structure. One embodiment is a stent in which one or both ends are more flexible than the center portion. Also, the stent may have a non-uniform drug coating. Another embodiment relates to a stent having ends that are more radiopaque than the center portion. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057744 | POLY(L-LACTIDE) STENT WITH TUNABLE DEGRADATION RATE - Methods of making a biodegradable polymeric stent made from poly(L-lactide) and a low concentration of L-lactide monomer is disclosed. The concentration of L-lactide is adjusted to provide a degradation behavior that is suitable for different treatment applications including coronary, peripheral, and nasal. Methods include making a poly(L-lactide) material for a stent with uniformly distributed L-lactide monomer through control of polymerization conditions during PLLA synthesis, control of post-processing conditions, or both. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057745 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH DRUG DELIVERY AFTER BIODEGRADATION OF THE STENT SCAFFOLDING - Disclosed is a stent comprising a bioabsorbable polymeric scaffolding; and a plurality of depots in at least a portion of the scaffolding, wherein the plurality of depots comprise a bioabsorbable material, wherein the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable polymer of the scaffolding is faster than the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable material of the depots. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057746 | COATING COMPOSITION AND MEDICAL DEVICE - A coating composition for drug eluting medical devices, which is capable of forming a drug coating layer that is not susceptible to peeling during delivery to a target tissue is provided. This coating composition contains: a water-insoluble drug; at least one selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid, alkanoyl hyaluronic acids obtained by substituting at least part of hydrogen atoms in the hydroxyl groups of hyaluronic acid with an alkanoyl group, and salts of hyaluronic acid and the alkanoyl hyaluronic acids; and at least one selected from the group consisting of amino-acid esters and salts thereof. A drug coating layer, a medical device and a method of treatment are also provided. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057747 | STENT WITH ALTERNATIVE CELL SHAPES - A stent for use with a prosthetic heart valve for replacement of a native valve includes an expandable stent body having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, with an annulus section at an inflow end of the stent body and an aortic section at an outflow end. A plurality of commissure attachment features are positioned circumferentially around the stent body. A distal edge of the annulus section is generally parabolic and extends from one of the commissure attachment features to an adjacent one of the commissure attachment features, with the middle of the parabola being closest to the inflow end of the stent body. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057748 | Vision Prosthesis - A vision prosthesis includes an intra-ocular lens system having a variable focal length; and a controller that causes a change in the focal length thereof. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057749 | ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS HAVING A HAPTIC PLATE - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) comprising an optic, and at least one haptic plate coupled to the optic by at least one connector, the connector being less rigid than the haptic plate, the at least one haptic plate surrounding the optic, and the optic and haptic plate having a combined surface area between 70 mm | 2015-02-26 |
20150057750 | BONE TENDON CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS OF TISSUE FIXATION - Techniques and reconstruction systems for ligament repair and fixation. A bone tendon graft is prepared by folding the bone block over a suspensory fixation device (for example, a knotless suture construct such as a knotless, adjustable, self-cinching suture loop/button construct, a suture, crosspin, or screw, etc.). A flexible strand is then used to suture the bone plug to the tendon so that the overall graft is shortened significantly and the suspensory fixation device is securely attached. The technique does not require passage of the suspensory fixation device through the bone block which makes the graft passage easier since the graft is pulled from the tip. The technique also allows shortening of the overall graft. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057751 | ACELLULAR DERMAL GRAFT - An acellular dermal graft is provided. The acellular dermal graft may be useful in minimizing side effects caused after transplantation since an environment favorable for formation of new blood vessels and proliferation of autologous tissues is provided by forming a multi-penetration structure in an acellular dermal tissue, removing a basement membrane layer and/or subjecting corners to slope cutting, and transplantation is stably performed within a short transplantation time due to improved extensibility and flexibility of tissues. The acellular dermal graft may be useful in reducing a time required to recover tissues after transplantation since the transplantation is stably performed due to improved grafting reaction with a host tissue by enhancing uptake of fibroblasts and promoting angiogenic activities. Also, the acellular dermal graft may be useful in maintaining smooth external appearance since hypodermic implantation is easily performed upon transplantation, and the skin at a graft site does not protrude after transplantation. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057752 | Prosthetic Spinal Disk Nucleus - This specification describes technologies relating to an intervertebral disc prosthesis used to strengthen and stabilize the spine. Implementations of the technology described herein comprise a surgical device that is implanted through a small surgical incision into a portion of a human intervertebral disc, various support tools used to insert such a surgical device, and a method by which the device is used to strengthen and stabilize the spine. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057753 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT - An expandable spinal implant configured for positioning within a space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes an upper body, a lower body, and first and second pins. The lower body is adapted to slidably receive the upper body. Grooves are disposed on opposing side surfaces of the upper body, and grooves are disposed on an inner surface of a bore defined through the lower body. Corresponding first and second apertures are defined through an end surface of the lower body thereby permitting advancement of the first and second pins within the first and second apertures, grooves of the lower body, and a corresponding pair of grooves of the upper body to secure the position of the upper body relative to the lower body. A method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057754 | Interbody Fusion Devices with Self-Affixing Mechanisms - Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057755 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT - An expandable spinal implant configured for positioning within the intervertebral space between adjacent vertebral bodies is disclosed. The spinal implant includes a first body, a second body, a ratchet, and a locking mechanism. The first and second bodies are pivotably affixed to each other on respective first ends thereof and are capable of movement relative to each other in a medial-lateral direction with respect to the adjacent vertebral bodies. The ratchet is pivotably supported within a slot defined in the first body and is capable of engaging the second body thereby permitting movement of the first and second body relative to each other in a first direction, but not in a second direction that is different than the first direction. A method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057756 | Patient Adapted Joint Arthroplasty Systems, Devices, Surgical Tools and Methods of Use - Improved systems, methods, and devices for performing joint arthroplasty, including patient-adapted implant components and tools, as well as intraoperative measurement and optimization of joint kinematics are disclosed herein. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057757 | Knee Prosthesis Assembly With Ligament Link - A method of implanting a prosthetic knee joint assembly. The method includes: coupling a femoral component to a femur, and coupling a tibial component to a tibia; coupling a ligament link to one of the femur or the tibia; coupling the ligament link to a coupling component of one of the femoral component or the tibial component; arranging the ligament link in a first position relative to the tibial component when the prosthetic knee joint assembly is implanted in a left knee; and arranging the ligament link in a second position relative to the tibial component when the prosthetic knee joint assembly is implanted in a right knee, the second position is different from the first position. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057758 | INTRAOPERATIVE DYNAMIC TRIALING - A dynamic trialing method generally allows a surgeon to perform a preliminary bone resection on the distal femur according to a curved or planar resection profile. With the curved resection profile, the distal-posterior femoral condyles may act as a femoral trial component after the preliminary bone resection. This may eliminate the need for a separate femoral trial component, reducing the cost and complexity of surgery. With the planar resection profile, shims or skid-like inserts that correlate to the distal-posterior condyles of the final insert may be attached to the distal femur after the preliminary bone resection to facilitate intraoperative trialing. The method and related components may also provide the ability of a surgeon to perform iterative intraoperative kinematic analysis and gap balancing, providing the surgeon the ability to perform necessary ligament and/or other soft tissue releases and fine tune the final implant positions based on data acquired during the surgery. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057759 | MEDIAL TIBIAL PLATEAU REALIGNMENT PROCEDURE FOR MEDIAL OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE - A method and apparatus for correcting varus deformity comprises cutting a horizontal slot in the upper medial portion of the tibia. The slot is opened by the application of external force and a wedge is inserted to maintain the opening. The opening of the slot corrects the position and orientation of the deformed medial plateau. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057760 | TIBIAL TUBEROSITY ADVANCEMENT IMPLANT - A tibial tuberosity advancement implant and method includes a spacer body made of biocompatible, biodegradable material and having a main section with at least one bony growth orifice therethrough and at least one fin extending from the main section by at least one connector. A metal clip is engageable with of the spacer body main section and includes spaced screw holes for securing the spacer body to the advanced tibial tuberosity and the tibia when the implant is placed in the space between the advanced tibial tuberosity and the tibia. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057761 | Prosthetic Ankle Components - A first prosthetic ankle component ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150057762 | SURGICAL IMPLANT - A surgical implant ( | 2015-02-26 |
20150057763 | Variable Tensioned Prosthetic Device Including Continuously Elasticized Fabric - A prosthetic device includes first and second regions divided by a longitudinal line extending between the first and second ends of the device. The device has a continuously knit elasticized fabric layer including a first set of yarns located about a circumference of the device through the first and second regions. The fabric layer has different knit structures in the first and second regions to obtain different elasticity while sharing the first set of yarns so that the first region has a first elasticity, and the second region has a second elasticity greater than the elasticity of the first region. An elastomeric layer secures an interior surface of the fabric layer. | 2015-02-26 |
20150057764 | Access Arbitration System for Semiconductor Fabrication Equipment and Methods for Using and Operating the Same - An access arbitration module includes a plurality of active component communication ports for communicating with a plurality of active components, and includes a passive component communication port for communicating with a passive component. The access arbitration module also includes switching logic defined to control transmission of access communication protocol signals between each of the plurality of active component communication ports and the passive component communication port, such that an authorized one of the plurality of active component communication ports is connected in communication with the passive component communication port at a given time, and such that non-authorized ones of the plurality of active component communication ports are prevented from communication with the passive component communication port at the given time. | 2015-02-26 |