| 23rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
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| 20130144296 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR IMPACTING AND EXTRACTING A CUTTING INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument including a cutting instrument for shaping a bone as well as an impaction/extraction device for use with the cutting instrument is disclosed. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144297 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - Methods and devices for performing knee arthroplasty including but not limited to bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty are provided. Methods and devices for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are also provided. These methods and devices, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures. | 2013-06-06 |
| 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. | 2013-06-06 |
| 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. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144300 | APPLICATOR KIT - An applicator and applicator kit for particulate bone replacement materials, autologous or heterologous cancellous bone, demineralised bone matrix. The applicator ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144301 | SHROUD FOR USE WITH PROSTHETIC IMPLANT - A shroud for protecting exterior portions of a prosthetic implant from adhesive and a method for utilizing the same. The shroud includes a hub, a rim, and at least one bridge connecting the hub and the rim. The rim of the shroud may be sized to cover substantially the same area as a guard of the implant. The method of utilizing the shroud involves securing the shroud to the prosthetic implant. A quantity of adhesive is provided, and the prosthetic implant is secured thereto. The shroud is removed from the implant, and then the guard is secured to the implant. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144302 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument comprising a first component ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144303 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION - A dual reconstructive wire system for use with an anatomy can include a first guide wire, a second guide wire, a first guide instrument, a first cannulated insertion instrument, and a second cannulated insertion instrument. The first guide wire can pass through the first cannulated insertion instrument such that a first end and a second end of the first guide wire extends beyond the first end and the second end, respectively of the first cannulated insertion instrument. The second guide wire can pass through the second cannulation insertion instrument such that a first end and a second end of the second guide wire extends beyond the first end and the second end, respectively of the second cannulated insertion instrument. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144305 | TREATMENT DEVICES WITH DELIVER-ACTIVATED INFLATABLE MEMBERS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING THE SPINAL CORD AND OTHER TISSUES - The present application includes treatment systems having delivery-activated inflatable members, and associated systems and methods for treating the spinal cord and other tissues. A treatment system in accordance with one embodiment includes a lead body having an opening, an inner surface position around the opening, and an inflatable member carried by the lead body, with at least one of the inflatable member and the lead body including a frangible portion accessible from the opening. The inflatable member can have an expandable interior volume bounded at least in part by the frangible portion. The system can further include a delivery device received in the opening of the lead body and positioned to open a passage through the frangible portions between the interior volume of the inflatable member and the opening of the lead body when the delivery device is removed from the opening of the lead body. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144306 | Surgical Devices with Intracorporeal Elbow Joint - Surgical devices are disclosed herein that generally include an intracorporeal elbow joint to facilitate translational movement of an end effector while allowing a body portion of the surgical device and a trocar or working channel through which the device is inserted to be maintained in a fixed angular orientation relative to the patient. This allows a plurality of such devices to be used effectively with a single incision or access device. Such devices also generally provide end effector movement with six degrees of freedom, while maintaining a mechanical linkage between the user and the end effector and while mimicking and/or mirroring natural user movement. Various methods related to such devices are also disclosed. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144307 | SURGICAL ROBOT SYSTEM FOR REALIZING SINGLE-PORT SURGERY AND MULTI-PORT SURGERY AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - Provided is a surgical robot system for realizing single-port surgery and multi-port surgery, the system comprising: an operating device; and a controlling device for electro-mechanically controlling the operating device, wherein the operating device includes an alignment section having a plurality of main robot arms, and a plurality of manipulating sections each having a plurality of auxiliary robot arms, and in the multi-port surgery mode, the plurality of main robot arms and at least a portion of the plurality of auxiliary robot arms are operated so that each surgical tool coupled to each of the plurality of manipulating sections can be placed in correspondence with each of a plurality of incisions, and in the single-port surgery mode, the plurality of main robot arms and at least a portion of the plurality of auxiliary robot arms are operated so that each surgical tool coupled to each of the plurality of manipulating sections can be aligned in correspondence with one incision. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144308 | Blackhead and Blemish Extractor - The current invention is intended to be a disinfectable blemish remover. Blemish means blackhead, whitehead, pimple or ingrown hair. Said invention is for use to remove blemishes without having a greater risk of infection. Disinfectable or disposable parts tool extracts blemishes with minimal trauma to the skin and decreased spread of bacteria. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144309 | Skin Tensioner for Hair Transplantation - Devices and methods for applying tension to an area of skin are provided, for example, for follicular unit removal and implant in a hair transplantation procedure. The devices may include a frame with at least two skin contact members that hold to the skin. Also disclosed are various ways to apply a force displacing the skin contact members apart, thus creating tension in the skin. The devices and methods may incorporate suction, and/or barbs or microbarbs. The frame may surround the skin area with tensile forces applied outward in multiple directions or substantially uni-directionally. Adjusting members and indicators may be provided to control and display the tensile force applied to skin. The tensioning devices and methods may be incorporated into a robotic hair transplantation system. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING A TENDON OR LIGAMENT - The invention comprises methods and apparatus for reattaching anatomical members, such as tendons, ligaments, or bone, during preparing and healing of the member using a surgical repair device that can be securely attached to the member and then safely guided through tortuous anatomy for reattachment and repair. The repair device further includes structural means to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device also are provided, such as a crimp connector holder tool for holding the crimp connector during threading therethrough of two sutures attached to two tendon stumps for bringing the two stumps into abutment and crimping them in place. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144311 | TISSUE LIGATION DEVICES AND TENSIONING DEVICES THEREFOR - Described here are closure devices and methods for ligating tissue, such as the left atrial appendage, and tensioning devices and mechanism for actuating these devices. The tensioning mechanisms and devices may allow a user to apply one or more predetermined forces to a suture or other portion of the closure devices. The closure devices may comprise a suture loop releasably attached to a snare loop assembly, and a tensioning mechanism or device may be configured to tighten the suture loop and/or release the suture loop from the snare loop assembly | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144312 | IMPLANTING APPARATUS - An endoscope-like implanting instrument includes an endoscope cap having a holding and withdrawing means for a tissue clip adapted to be slipped onto an expanding sleeve of the endoscope cap. The endoscope cap has a front groove opening at the front edge of the sleeve. A withdrawing thread radially crosses the front groove at an axial front cap portion. The endoscope-like implanting instrument further includes a tissue grasping means being shiftably inserted into the working channel for manually grasping and drawing the tissue inside the endoscope cap. A clamping means is integrally arranged inside the endoscope cap in axial extension to the working channel, holding a capsule-like device and connected with the tissue clip via a thread, band or string such that the capsule-like device will be automatically detached by the grasping means when being manually actuated for tissue grasping. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144313 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - This application presents a bifurcated, optimally-angled surgical forceps. In one example, this surgical forceps may enable a more natural maneuver for initial clamping of the vas deferens through the scrotal skin. This may be more comfortable for users and easier to maintain, and may provide greater tactile surface contact between the thumb and vas deferens. This device also may provide the surgeon with an entire segment of vas deferens upon which the vasectomy may be performed, thus reducing the need for frequent repositioning of instruments. The device may also be applied to other surgical procedures that may benefit from the features of the device and where a section of a tubular anatomical structure may need clamping at two points along its length. Examples include blood and lymphatic vessels, ducts of the digestive system, and large nerves or nerve bundles. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144314 | APPARATUS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - An apparatus for tissue repair, comprising first and second fixation members, a flexible coupling member coupling the first and second fixation members, the flexible coupling member having two terminal ends, one of the two terminal ends terminating adjacent one of the first and second fixation members, the flexible coupling member slidably coupled to at least one of the first and second fixation members such that when the other of the two terminal ends of the flexible coupling member is pulled, a length of the flexible coupling member between the first and second fixation members is shortened, and a Chinese trap formed in the flexible coupling member through which a portion of the flexible coupling member slides when the flexible coupling member is pulled. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144315 | UNIVERSAL LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING DEVICE - A laparoscopic suturing device includes a handle and a shaft mounted to the handle. A toggle knob is adapted to rotate the shaft about its longitudinal axis. A pair of opposed jaws, each having a hollow structure, open and close relative to one another. A needle carrier and a needle holder are respectively slideably disposed in a lumen of a first and a second jaw. A needle has first and second pointed ends and is adapted to be press fit into the lumen of the first jaw with the first pointed end exposed and alternatively into the lumen of the second jaw with the second pointed end exposed. A spring-loaded pusher advances and retracts the needle carrier when the toggle knob is in a first position and advances and retracts the needle holder when in a second position. The tool assists a surgeon in suturing tissue captured between the jaws. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144316 | LARGE BORE CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A vascular closure system includes a body portion, an anchor, a suture carrying portion, and a plurality of needles. The body portion has a distal end surface. The anchor is positionable through a vessel puncture in a vessel wall of a vessel. The anchor defines a vessel contact surface, wherein withdrawal of the anchor captures a portion of the vessel wall between the vessel contact surface and the distal end surface. The suture carrying portion is positionable through the vessel puncture and carries at least one suture member. The plurality of needles extend through the portion of the vessel wall adjacent to the vessel puncture and are configured to connect to the at least one suture member. Withdrawal of the plurality of needles through the portion of the vessel wall positions the at least one suture member through the portion of the vessel wall. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144317 | Position feedback control for a vitrectomy probe - A method of controlling a surgical system using position feedback control, includes selectively operating a cutter having a cutting mechanism, with the cutting mechanism having an inner cutting tube and an outer cutting tube. The outer cutting tube has a tissue-receiving port formed therein, and the inner cutting tube has a cutting edge axially displaceable relative the tissue receiving port to cut tissue therein. The method also includes sensing the displacement of the inner cutting tube relative to the outer cutting tube with a sensor and changing operational timing of a probe driver based on the displacement sensed by the sensor. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144318 | SURGICAL SET OF INSTRUMENTS FOR PRECISION CUTTING - A method and set of instruments are disclosed particularly useful for carpal tunnel surgeries that allow a precision cut in the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) without direct vision or exposure of the ligament, except for its most proximal edge, but with guidance and safety of the cutting knife, eliminating or, at least very much decreasing, the probability of cutting lines in the wrong direction and inadvertent (iatrogenic) lesions to the surrounding structures. In one preferred embodiment the instrument comprises: a uniquely shaped cannulated guide rod, through which passes a flexible metal guide needle ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144319 | METHOD OF ACUPUNCTURE AND A NEEDLE FOR PERFORMING SAME - The present patent application relates to an acupuncture needle. The needle comprises a body made of material able to be plastically flattened and at least one movable fixing means. Said fixing means is provided with a through aperture, and is installed on the body of the needle and capable of sliding. The fixing means securement in a given position is effectable by flattening plastic deformation of the body of the needle at the fixing means distal side so as the width of the flattened area exceeds the diameter of the said area exceeds the diameter of the said through aperture. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144320 | DISCECTOMY KITS WITH AN OBTURATOR, GUARD CANNULA - Discectomy kits with obturator, guard cannulas are provided. The kits have a safe and efficient cutting heads for removing a target tissue from a subject during a surgical procedure are provided, the cutting heads composing a part of systems that address several problems, including clogging of state-of-the-art systems during removal of such tissue, for example. The target tissue can include any tissue that is accessible through a small surgical opening, for example, a joint tissue such as a meniscus or an intervertebral tissue, such as a nucleus pulposus. The devices can be referred to as orthopedic tissue removal devices having cutting heads associated with vacuum systems, making the systems useful in several procedures, including X-LIF (lateral approach to an intervertebral fusions) procedures, T-LIF (transforaminal approach to intervertebral fusions) procedures, P-LIF (posterior approach to intervertebral fusions), and a percutaneous, transforaminal approach (Kambin triangle access). | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144321 | LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE - Fluid is pressurized and supplied to a fluid chamber with a fluid pressurizing and supplying unit. The pressurized fluid within the fluid chamber is ejected through an injection nozzle by reduction of the volume of the fluid chamber caused by applying a driving voltage to a volume varying unit. In applying the driving voltage to the volume varying unit, the effect imposed on fluid injection by pressure fluctuations of the fluid pressurized and supplied to the fluid chamber is compensated by changing the voltage waveform of the driving voltage. When the pressure of the supply flow amount is decreased to a pressure lower than a predetermined pressure, the time intervals of the driving waveform are corrected. The maneuverability of a fluid injection device does not deteriorate even when the pressure of the fluid pressurized and supplied to the fluid chamber fluctuates. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144322 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO TREAT GALLSTONE DISEASE - A number of gallbladder treatment devices and methods treating gallstone disease are included. A gallbladder treatment device has a structure secured within the gallbladder to maintain gallstones and gallstone fragments within the gallbladder interior and distal to the gallbladder neck. A gallbladder treatment device may be put into therapeutic use by first accessing the gallbladder interior and then advancing the gallbladder treatment device into the gallbladder interior. The gallbladder treatment device is then positioned within the gallbladder interior in an orientation to maintain gallstones and gallstone fragments on one side of the device and away from or distal to the gallbladder neck. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144323 | ELONGATED EXPANDABLE MEMBER FOR OCCLUDING VARICOSE VEINS - Assemblies, kits, and methods for occluding a vascular vessel, such as a varicose vein, are disclosed. An assembly can include a removable inner member, a removable outer member, and an elongated expandable member positioned in a compressed form between portions of the inner and outer members. To facilitate their removal, one or both of the inner and outer members can include a handle coupled to a proximal end. The elongated expandable member can include a gelatin material or a collagen material that is configured, when wetted, to expand from a compressed first diametrical size to a second larger diametrical size within a time period of 5 minutes or less. At the second larger diametrical size, the gelatin or collagen material can occlude a vascular vessel for a period of at least 20 days without degrading. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144324 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING LOCAL BLOOD PRESSURE - Devices, systems, and methods for controlling local blood pressure. In an exemplary embodiment of a device for exposing a blood vessel to increased pressure of the present disclosure, the device comprises an anchor configured for placement into a blood vessel and to expand independently from a particle held from flowing away by the anchor, the particle configured to gradually expand due to exposure to blood flow. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144325 | NASAL DILATOR - Described are magnets, dilating members comprising magnets, and nasal dilators for nasal dilatation that dynamically maintain fit and dilatation in a user's nostrils without manual intervention. Also described are kits comprising multiple pairs of magnets for assembling a nasal dilator to meet a user's requirements. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144326 | CLOT CAPTURE SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A clot capture system for disengaging a clot from a vessel wall and removing the clot from the vessel, comprises a clot capture device for placement on a distal side of a clot. The clot capture device has a retracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. The clot removal device has a proximal support frame, and a distal fibre net. The support frame has a retracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. The proximal support frame in the expanded configuration defines a proximal inlet mouth for engaging a clot and a net for confining the clot. An elongate member facilitates capture and/or withdrawal of a clot from a vessel. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144327 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE OF ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES - A seamless, self-expanding implantable device having a low profile is disclosed along with methods of making and using the same. The implantable device includes a frame cut out of a single piece of material that is formed into a three-dimensional shape. The implantable device may comprise an embolic filter, stent, or other implantable structure. The present invention also allows complicated frame structures to be easily formed from planar sheets of starting material, such as through laser cutting, stamping, photo-etching, or other cutting techniques. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144328 | EXPANDING DISTAL SHEATH WITH COMBINED EMBOLIC PROTECTION - A medical device may include an elongate shaft having a distal end portion and a balloon disposed at least partially within the distal end portion. The distal end portion may be configured to selectively expand from a collapsed delivery configuration to a distally-opening expanded filtering configuration. A method of deploying a medical device may include obtaining an elongate shaft having a distal end portion and a balloon disposed at least partially within the distal end portion, advancing the elongate shaft through a vessel to a treatment site, disposing at least a portion of the balloon within the treatment site with the distal end of the elongate shaft positioned adjacent the treatment site, at least partially inflating the balloon, thereby expanding the distal end portion, and deflating the balloon and subsequently performing a procedure with the distal end of the elongate shaft positioned within the vessel adjacent to the treatment site. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144329 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A method of embolic protection during a medical procedure in a patient's body vessel includes inserting a medical device having an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member into the body vessel. A flexible filter portion has one end attached to the distal end of the inner tubular member and the other end attached to the distal end of the outer tubular member. The filter portion is deployed within the body vessel so that the filter portion extends distally from the outer tubular member and expands radially outward to engage the filter body with an enclosing body vessel wall. A medical instrument is inserted through the inner tubular member to perform the medical procedure. The filter portion allows the passage of blood cells to surrounding vessels and prevents emboli from entering surrounding vessels. After removing medical instrument, the medical device is also removed from the body vessel. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144330 | Ultrasonic Tourniquet - A system for controlling blood flow through a zone of a patient limb, the zone being bounded by a proximal end and a distal end, comprises: a cuff configured for securing to the limb and for covering the zone, the cuff providing pressure to the zone for occluding the flow of blood flowing through the zone in the direction from the proximal to distal ends of the zone; an array of sensors fitting between the cuff and the limb and arranged for sensing and signaling the amount of penetration of blood flow into the zone; and a control instrument connected to the array and to the cuff for regulating the pressure in the cuff to occlude the blood flow in the zone depending upon the amount of blood flow penetration signaled by the array. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144331 | INTRODUCER SHEATH - The invention provides an introducer sheath ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144332 | Curved Arm Intracardiac Occluder - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for occluding intracardiac defects, for example, a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The devices according to the invention have various features that enhance the flexibility of the device and improve the device's ability to conform to the location of the intracardiac defect. In particular, intracardiac occluders with curved arms are disclosed. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144333 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS HAVING A WOUND CLOSURE MATERIAL APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY - This disclosure relates to surgical stapling apparatus for enhancing one or more properties of body tissue that is or is to be repaired or joined. The apparatus includes a staple anvil, a staple cartridge, a driving member for driving the surgical staples from individual staple slots in the staple cartridge and against the staple anvil, and a wound closure material applicator assembly. The applicator assembly includes at least one conduit extending along at least a length of the driving member, anvil and/or cartridge and at least one reservoir in fluid communication with the at least one conduit, the reservoir containing a wound closure material therein. The staples can be coated with a wound closure material. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144334 | SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A suture anchor system and method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144335 | SUTURE ANCHOR - When ligaments or tendons detach from associated bone, or become damaged by way of being torn, surgical intervention can be used to assist repair and reattachment (restoration). An anchor in the cortical portion of the bone is provided which is used to secure a suture with respect to the bone wherein the suture is attached at one end to a tendon or other portion of the body and the free end is secured to the anchor without the use of a knot. An arthroscopic transosseous knotless suture anchoring arrangement for holding a suture includes, a hollow body for at least partial insertion into a cortical portion of a hone and a holding dement having an elongate body sized for fitment with and within the hollow of the body for holding a suture located in the hollow body with respect to the cortical portion of the bone. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - A method of connecting a suture to a bone including the steps of inserting at least one suture anchor into the bone, and disposing a suture loop about a crossbar of the suture anchor in such a way that when a proximally directed force is applied to the suture loop, a free end of the crossbar engages a transverse edge of the body of the suture anchor to limit proximal motion of the crossbar and capture the suture loop. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144337 | Method for Coupling Soft Tissue to a Bone - A method for coupling tissue with a flexible member including a tail and a self-locking construct coupled to the tail. The self-locking construct includes a first loop and an adjustable second loop coupled thereto. The method includes implanting an anchor in bone. The anchor is slidably mounted to the tail. The tail is positioned relative to the tissue. An end of the tail is inserted through the first loop. The tail is passed through the first loop. The second loop is pulled into the anchor. The self-locking construct is positioned relative to the tissue. The self-locking construct is tightened against the tissue by pulling on an end of the self-locking construct. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144338 | Apparatus for Coupling Soft Tissue to a Bone - A flexible member for coupling tissue. The flexible member includes a tail and a self-locking construct. The tail includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The tail defines a tail passageway proximate to the second end. The self-locking construct includes a first loop and an adjustable second loop. The second loop is slidably threaded through the tail passageway defined by the tail. The self-locking construct is configured such that passing the tail through the first loop so that the second loop extends into the first loop forms a tissue capture region defined by the self-locking construct. The tail passageway defined by the tail defines a locking member configured to secure the second loop to the first loop. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144339 | INTERSPINOUS SPACERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Systems, devices, and methods for treating the spine are disclosed herein. Medical devices can be positioned along a subject's spine to treat various conditions and diseases. The medical device can include an actuator assembly and a clamp assembly. The actuator assembly can be positioned at an interspinous space between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process. The actuator assembly can be used to reconfigure the clamp assembly such that the clamp assembly clamps onto the superior and inferior spinous processes. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144340 | INTERSPINOUS SPACER WITH DEPLOYABLE MEMBERS AND RELATED METHOD - The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of spinal stenosis. An implant for insertion between adjacent spinous processes is provided. The implant can include a body having a first end, a second end and defining a bore. The implant can include a first cap coupled to the first end of the body, a second cap coupled to the second end of the body, with each of the caps defining a space. The implant can include a connector coupled to the first cap and the second cap through the bore. The implant can include at least one deployable member coupled to the first end of the body and the first cap. The at least one deployable member can be retained within the first space in a first position, and can extend from the first space in a second position. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144341 | Dynamic fixation assemblies with inner core and outer coil-like member - A dynamic fixation medical implant includes a longitudinal connecting member assembly having an elongate coil-like outer member and an inner cylindrical core attached to the outer member at only one end thereof. Some assemblies include a second longitudinal connecting member in the form of a rod that is fixed to the inner core and extends outwardly from the assembly. Certain assemblies include a threaded core or threaded inserts that cooperate with a helical slit of the coil-like outer member. Two or more cooperating bone screw assemblies attach to the connecting member assembly. The bone screw assemblies may include upper and lower compression members for affixing to and cradling the coil-like outer member only, allowing relative movement between the outer member and the inner cylindrical core. Press fit or snap-on features attach one end of the coil-like outer member to one end of the inner cylindrical core. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144342 | SPINE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A spinal stabilization system includes a connecting rod, a rod bending device, and a plurality of bone screws. The connecting rod includes an elongate round portion, an elongate head portion and a neck portion connecting the elongate round portion with the elongate head portion. The rod bending device includes an elongate body defining an aperture configured and dimensioned to receive the connecting rod therethrough in a single orientation. The bone screws include a housing portion and a screw shaft distally extending from the housing portion. The housing portion includes an inner housing and an outer housing slidably surrounding at least a portion of the inner housing. The inner housing defines a slot configured and dimensioned to releasably secure the elongate round portion of the connecting rod therein. The outer housing is movable relative to the inner housing between an unlocked state and a locked state. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144343 | Sacroiliac Fusion Cage - Devices for sacroiliac joint fusion may be implanted from an anterior, posterior, or lateral approach. Multiple devices may be used in a single fusion procedure. Some examples include blade anchors which extend from a central beam, pin, cage, or body. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144344 | DEVICE FOR SELECTIVE BIOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS OF A BONE TISSUE - Device for selective biological synthesis of a bone tissue including a screw for the stabilization of a fracture or of a porotic bone tissue, wherein said screw is arranged along an axis (X), substantially longitudinal with respect to said screw, and it is constituted by an extended body, from a first end or tip and from a second end or head, wherein at least said extended body and said second end or head include a longitudinal channel, wherein said extended body has at least one hole or slot, wherein said device includes a pin inserted into the longitudinal channel and provided with means for releasable connection with said screw, for reinforcing the device and for the releasable closure thereof. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144345 | SELF HOLDING FEATURE FOR A SCREW - A bone fixation device comprises an elongated body extending from a head at a proximal end to a shaft at a distal end along a central longitudinal axis. A slotted opening extends distally into the head by a predetermined distance, the opening defining a spring portion on a lateral side thereof, the spring portion being biased toward the central longitudinal axis and configured to be deflectable away from the central longitudinal axis upon application of a radially expansive force thereto. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144346 | Modular polyaxial bone anchor with retainer having interconnected pieces - A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in a one-piece receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A down-loadable, friction fit compression insert (some with lock and release feature), a down-loadable two-piece, interconnected retaining ring articulatable with respect to the receiver and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144347 | Closure for open headed implant - A closure for an open headed medical implant, such as a bone screw. The closure having a cylindrical body having an axis of rotation and also having a radially outer surface with a thread or other guide and advancement structure thereon. The body having a plurality of apertures that open onto a top surface of the body and that are parallel to but spaced from the axis of rotation. The closure also has a break-off head centrally attached by a neck to the top surface of the body. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144348 | Fixation System for Orthopedic Devices - A fixation system configured to releasably secure an orthopedic implant to a bone. The orthopedic implant has at least one lumen extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion configured to extend through cortical portions and into cancellous portions of the bone. The fixation system includes a flowable biomaterial that flows through the lumen into the cancellous portion of the bone in an expanded configuration with at least one dimension greater than a corresponding dimension on the orthopedic implant located generally along a pull-out direction of the orthopedic implant. An insert is positioned in the lumen and in engagement with the flowable biomaterial located in the cancellous portion of the bone, such that the orthopedic implant is detachable from the biomaterial in the cancellous portion of the bone to facilitate subsequent removal of the orthopedic implant from the bone. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144349 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE TOOL TO FACILITATE IMPLANTING A PEDICLE SCREW AND HOUSING - A minimally invasive tool to facilitate implanting a pedicle screw and housing is provided. The minimaly invasive tool includes a first sleeve having flexible tabs that couple to a housing and a second sleeve slidably engaged in the first sleeve. The second sleeve provides reinforcing such that the first and second sleeve provide counter torque for driving the pedicle screw. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144350 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR IMPACTING AND EXTRACTING A SHAPING INSTRUMENT AND A SHAPING INSTRUMENT USEABLE THEREWITH - A surgical instrument including a shaping instrument for shaping a bone as well as an impaction/extraction device for use with the shaping instrument is disclosed. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144351 | Surgical Guide Device - A surgical guide device comprises first and second limbs pivotally connected together, with a respective guide sleeve pivotally attached to each limb. Each guide sleeve has a bore through the sleeve that can guide a drill bit or bone fixing for insertion into a fragmented bone portion. The device has an orientation mechanism adapted to change the orientation of the guide sleeves relative to the limbs as the limbs move relative to one another, so as to maintain the orientation of the guide sleeves relative to one another during pivotal movement of the limbs. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144352 | System for assessing a fit of a femoral implant - A system for virtually planning a size and position of a prosthetic implant for a bone on a patient includes a database containing pre-defined form factor information for a plurality of different implants and a circuit for obtaining surface shape information of the bone. The system further includes a circuit for defining baseline location parameters for an implant location in relation to a virtual representation of the bone based on the surface shape information and a circuit for assessing a fit calculation of each implant in relation to the virtual representation of the bone based on the form factor in formation and a plurality of fit factors at each of a plurality of incremental positions in relation to the bone. Still further, the system includes a circuit for selecting a best fit implant size and position from all of the fit calculations. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144353 | Method for treating neurological /psychiatric disorders with stimulation to the subcaudate area of the brain - A method for treating a patient with a neurological or psychiatric disorder, comprising applying stimulation to at least a portion of the patient's subcaudate white matter of the subcaudate area under conditions effective to provide the patient with at least a partial relief from the neurological or psychiatric disorder. The stimulation may be electrical and/or pharmacological. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144354 | COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL NEURAL STIMULATION - A neural-stimulating device for stimulating nerve cells of a recipient is provided. The neural-stimulating device comprises an electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more optical stimulation signals and an electrical stimulation generator configured to generate electrical stimulation signals. The neural-stimulating device also comprises an implantable stimulating assembly configured to be implanted in the recipient, and having disposed thereon an optical contact to deliver the one or more optical stimulation signals to the nerve cells, and an electrical contact to deliver the electric stimulation signals to the nerve cells. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144355 | WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR WITH AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT - A wearable defibrillator and method of monitoring the condition of a patient. The wearable defibrillator includes at least one therapy pad, at least one sensor and at least one processing unit operatively connected to the one or more therapy pads and the one or more sensors. The wearable defibrillator also includes at least one audio device operatively connected to the one or more processing units. The one or more audio devices are configured to receive audio input from a patient. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144356 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING A TISSUE POCKET IN A PATIENT - Certain aspects of this disclosure relate to uniquely constructed medical implants that incorporate an electronic or other medical device. Some illustrative pocket-like implants provide an interior space for receipt of an electronic medical device, and are implantable in a patient with the electronic medical device positioned in the interior space. In one form, an inventive construct includes a remodelable material component that is effective upon implantation to promote cellular invasion and ingrowth into the remodelable material so that it becomes replaced by new patient tissue and so that the electronic medical device becomes surrounded by a new pocket structure comprised of newly generated, functional patient tissue. The electronic medical device will be a pacing device or other cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device in select embodiments. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144357 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INCREASING TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTION IN A MALE - Described herein is a device and method for stimulating testosterone production in a subject. The device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power source. The first electrode is configured to contact the skin in the pubic region of the subject and is electrically coupled to the power source. The second electrode is configured to contact the skin on the scrotum of the subject and is also electrically coupled to the power source. The power source is configured to deliver about 6 volts or less to the first or second electrodes. The device may further include a snug fitting undergarment for maintaining contact between the first and second electrodes and the subject's skin. The method is directed to the application of a low voltage to the testicles of a subject to stimulate the production of testosterone. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144358 | Dopamine Stimulation Device - A set of eyeglasses that has a first electrical contact on the frame of the eyeglasses, and a second electrical contact on an arm of the eyeglasses. The contacts touch the skin of the wearer near the frontal cortex and behind the frontal lobe. An integral solar cell provides a small voltage output, typically 1.5 volts or less, to the contacts and stimulates the production of dopamine with a small electrical charge. Optionally, either internal or external batteries can be used to supply power in place of the solar cell. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144359 | PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH STIMULATION SUBTHRESHOLD TO PARESTHESIA - Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating pain while minimizing or eliminating possible complications and undesired side effects, particularly the sensation of paresthesia. This is achieved by stimulating in proximity to a dorsal root ganglion with stimulation energy in a manner that will affect pain sensations without generating substantial sensations of paresthesia. In some embodiments, such neurostimulation takes advantage of anatomical features and functions particular to the dorsal root ganglion. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144360 | Retinal Prosthesis - The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an improved configuration mounting necessary components within and surrounding the eye. The present invention better allows for the implantation of electronics within the delicate eye structure. The invention provides for less height of the part external to the eye by mounting a receiver coil around an electronics package. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144361 | Apparatus, Systems, and Methods for Neurostimulation and Neurotelemetry Using Semiconductor Diode Systems - Methods and systems for neurostimulation and/or neurotelemetry of electrically-excitable biological tissue. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a radio frequency output to a diode implanted in biological tissue. The radio frequency output cause current to flow in the diode that is sufficient to provide neurostimulation. Additionally, a radio frequency receiver is configured to receive a second harmonic signal from the diode, which can be used to control the radio frequency output. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144362 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING RELATIVE INTENSITY BETWEEN CATHODES AND ANODES OF NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM USING PULSE SLICING - A method and neurostimulation system for providing therapy to a patient is provided. A plurality of electrodes is placed adjacent to tissue of the patient. A plurality of first electrical pulses is delivered to a first set of the electrodes, at least a second electrical pulse is delivered to a second set of the electrodes during the deliverance of each of the first electrical pulses, and at least a third electrical pulse is delivered to a third set of the electrodes during the deliverance of each of the first electrical pulses. The first electrical pulses have a first polarity, and each of the second electrical pulse(s) and third electrical pulses(s) has a second a second polarity opposite to the first polarity. The second and third electrical pulses are temporarily offset from each other. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144363 | Laser Immunotherapy - A method of immunotherapy of a mammal, or a laser device therefor, includes the step of treating one or more immune privileged cells, tissues or organs of said mammal with a laser to reduce or eliminate the immune privilege status of said one or more cells, tissues and/or organs to thereby elicit an immune response that is beneficial to the mammal. The method of immunotherapy avoids or minimizes lasting damage to the treated cells, tissues and/or organs. The laser treatment is typically, although not exclusively, to the pigmented epithelium of the eye or eyes. The method may be for treating a disease or condition selected from: a bacterial infection; a viral infection; early AMD; glaucoma; diabetic retinopathy; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson's disease; and Alzheimer's disease. Typically, the radiant exposure level of the laser treatment is no greater than 60-100% of a visible effect threshold. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144364 | FLEXIBLE LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE, A PLASTER AND A BANDAGE - A flexible light therapy device, a bandage and a plaster for providing a therapeutic effect to a treatment target area ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144365 | NEURAL DEVICE WITH MODULAR ELECTRODE ARRAY - An apparatus comprises a flexible substrate including a modular electrode array disposed on the flexible substrate. The modular electrode array includes a plurality of electrode modules, where an electrode module includes a plurality of electrodes. The flexible substrate also includes a spatial separation between the electrode modules of the modular electrode array, and conductive interconnect coupled to the electrodes of the plurality of electrodes. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144366 | UV LIGHT THERAPY APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AND TO A BUILDING COMPRISING THE SAME - Stationary UV light therapy apparatus for treatment of vitamin D deficiency, comprising: a daylight and/or sunlight collector for collecting daylight and/or sunlight over a collector square area, a light transmission component for transmitting the light collected by the collector to the interior of a room of a building, an optical filter for transmission of UV-light included in the daylight and/or sunlight, and a light distributor for distributing the UV-light over a square area of the room, wherein the square area is a part or all of the room square area and larger than the collector square area, and building comprising the same. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144367 | Infant Heel Heat Pack - A heat pack for warming the heel of an infant with a front panel and a rear panel wherein the rear panel is adapted for placement on the infant's heel and has an outer layer formed of a nonwoven material which may be wetted. A band is provided for attaching the heat pack to the infant's heel. Heat from the heat pack effectively drives water applied to the nonwoven material into the infant's heel where it is then trapped in the skin under the heat pack. By thus moisturizing and softening the skin, a puncture necessary for taking a blood sample is eased. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144368 | Method for Inspection of Materials for Defects - The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144369 | FLEXIBLE-BASE ELECTRODE ARRAY AND SURROGATE NEURAL TISSUE - A flexible-base electrode array for implantation within neural tissue, method of making the electrode array and use thereof, is provided. A surrogate neural tissue, method of making same and use thereof, is further provided. The use of the present flexible-base electrode array for implantation into the surrogate neural tissue for stimulation or recording neural activity, wherein the array is biocompatible with the surrogate tissue. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144370 | COCHLEAR IMPLANT DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Devices for the delivery of a bioactive substance to a cochlea and methods of delivery thereof. The devices include means to allow the release of the bioactive substance within a cochlea. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144371 | Stent and Stent Retrieval System and a Method of Pulling a Stent into a Tubular Member - A stent has an engagement member ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144372 | INTEGRATED STENT RETRIEVAL LOOP ADAPTED FOR SNARE REMOVAL AND/OR OPTIMIZED PURSE STRINGING - The present invention includes a braided stent and method of making the same. The braided stent has an integral retrieval and/or repositioning member. The stent includes a first open end, a second open end and a tubular body therebetween. The retrieval and/or repositioning member extends from and is interbraided into the braided tubular body. The retrieval and/or repositioning member includes an elongated portion extending from the first open end and a second section interlooping circumferentially about the first open end such that force exerted on the elongated portion causes radially contraction of the stent end and stent body. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144373 | DEVICE FOR ENDOVASCULAR AORTIC REPAIR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A device and method for endovascular repair of a patient's aorta is disclosed. The device includes a frame component that has a balloon-expandable frame and a self-expanding frame secured to the balloon-expandable frame. The device also includes a valve element positioned at the proximal end of the frame component. The device may include another prosthetic component that may be secured to the frame component. The prosthetic component may include at least one conduit configured to receive a covered stent. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144374 | Graft Apparatus - Stents and methods of using stents are provided. Stents of the invention provide external support structure for a blood vessel segment disposed within, wherein the stents are capable of resilient radial expansion in a manner mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. The stent may be formed of a knitted or braided mesh formed so as to provide the needed compliance properties. A venous graft with the stent and a vein segment disposed within is provided, wherein graft is capable of mimicking the compliance properties of an artery. Methods of selecting stents for downsizing and methods of using the stents of the invention in downsizing and smoothening are provided. Methods of replacing a section of an artery with a venous graft including a stent of the invention are provided. Methods of reducing intimal hyperplasia in implanted vein segment in a venous graft using stents of the invention are provided. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144375 | ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE AND METHOD - An endoluminal device can be configured for precise positioning during deployment within a vessel. The endoluminal device can be a tack, stent, vascular implant or other type of implant. The endoluminal device can have circumferential member with an undulating configuration having multiple inward and outward apexes and struts extending therebetween. Two of the struts can be used to establish a foot for the precise positioning of the device during deployment. A method of placing the endoluminal device can include withdrawing an outer sheath such that a portion of the endoluminal device is expanded prior to the rest of the endoluminal device. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144376 | BIOABSORBABLE DEVICE HAVING COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR ACCELERATING DEGRADATION - A medical device has a structure made of a first biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material and a second biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material encapsulating a degradation additive incorporated into the first biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material. The second biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material has a degradation rate that is faster than the degradation rate of the first biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material such that the structure experiences a period of accelerated degradation upon release of the degradation additive following sufficient degradation of the second biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144377 | Tubular Conduit - A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144378 | METHOD OF SECURING AN INTRALUMENAL FRAME ASSEMBLY - A replacement heart valve has an expandable frame configured to engage a native valve annulus and a valve body mounted to the expandable frame. The valve body can have a plurality of valve leaflets configured to open to allow flow in a first direction and engage one another so as to close and prevent flow in a second direction, the second direction being opposite the first direction. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144379 | IMPLANTABLE WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, a cardiac monitoring system includes multiple sensors configured for implantation in a cardiovascular system of a user. Each sensor includes a sensing unit configured to be disposed in sensory communication with the location for measuring a biological parameter in the at least one heart chamber. The sensing unit is also configured to generate a sensory signal associated with the biological parameter. Each sensor also includes a wireless transceiver configured to receive the sensory signal from the sensing unit. The wireless transceiver is further configured to wirelessly transmit the sensory signal to an external processing device disposed outside a body of the user. The external processing device monitors, based on the sensory signal received from at least two sensors from the plurality of sensors, cardiac health associated with at least one of an implanted device or a surgery. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144380 | VASCULAR IMPLANT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A vascular implant for replacing a native heart valve comprises a self expanding stent supporting a valve body having leaflets. The stent preferably comprises an anchoring structure configured to prevent the implant from passing through the valve annulus. For delivery, the implant is compacted within a delivery device and secured at one end. During delivery the implant is partially released from the delivery device, and positioning of the implant can be verified prior to full release. The implant can be at least partially resheathed and repositioned if desired. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144381 | REPLACEMENT HEART VALVES, DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS - A replacement heart valve and method of treating valve insufficiency includes an expandable frame configured to engage a native valve annulus. A valve body is coupled to the frame. The valve body can include a leaflet portion and possibly a skirt portion. A portion of the frame has a foreshortening portion configured to longitudinally expand when urged to a radially compacted state and longitudinally contract when urged to a radially expanded state. In one embodiment the valve skirt is attached to the frame so that it can adapt to changes in the length of the frame. A delivery device in some embodiments can use one or more coverings, such as sheaths, to controllably release the replacement heart valve at a native heart valve. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144382 | TRANSCATHETER VALVE HAVING REDUCED SEAM EXPOSURE - A transcatheter valve having an expandable frame and a collapsible multi-portion skirt within the frame are provided with seams between the portions of the skirt that are located to cooperate with features of the frame and thereby reduce the exposure of the seams. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144383 | Stentless Support Structure - A stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ. The support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and, when elongated, becomes very long and very small in diameter, thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter. The support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super-elastic or shape memory material such as Nitinol. When released from the catheter, the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration. The support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase. This radial strength obviates the need for a support stent. The support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144384 | SOFT TISSUE GRAFT FIXATION - A surgical method for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction includes creating a bone tunnel in a head of a femur of a patient. A connective tissue is inserted into the bone tunnel. A shape memory polymer plug is inserted into the bone tunnel. The plug has a first configuration for insertion and a second configuration for affixation that has a radially expanded dimension that presses the connective tissue against a side wall of the bone tunnel to affix the connective tissue in the bone tunnel. The plug changes from the first configuration to the second configuration in response to an activation temperature equal to or greater than a temperature of the femur. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144385 | PROSTHETIC MENISCI AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING IN THE HUMAN KNEE JOINT - Prosthetic knee menisci to be implanted in place of deteriorated native menisci to prevent damage to the articular cartilage of the femoral and tibial condyles and to arrest the progressive development of osteoarthritis; said prosthetic menisci being sized and shaped to be congruent with the femoral and tibial condylar surfaces; being of reinforced construction for strength and durability; being made from materials having elastomeric characteristics similar to those of native menisci; having bearing surfaces treated chemically and/or physically to improve the efficiency of lubrication by synovial fluid; being restricted in translation within the interarticular space by a plurality of locating elements of various forms circumferentially distributed in the zone between said prosthetic menisci and circumferentially-arranged, enclosing locating bands; having optional internal elements for stiffening and anchoring purposes, optional external elements for stiffening purposes and optional straps joining their ends to transmit hoop stresses. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144386 | Osteoconductive Implants and Methods of Using Same - Implants for promoting bone growth and methods of using same, the implants including a perforated placental membrane sheet wrapped around an osteoconductive material composed of bone chips, bone granules, bone powders or combinations thereof, the osteoconductive material being configured for providing a scaffold upon which bone growth can occur. The placental membrane sheet acts to maintain the osteoconductive material in a cohesive, organized configuration within a site of a patient where bone growth is to be induced. The perforations in the placental membrane sheet create passageways in the exterior of the implant through which the osteoconductive material can communicate with adjacent bone surfaces which are to be fused. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144387 | SPINAL IMPLANT DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems, devices and methods relating to a spinal implant for placement in a disc space of a spine are described. A spinal implant ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144388 | Disc Space Sizing Devices And Methods Of Using The Same - A spacing device is provided for adjusting the spacing between adjacent vertebral bodies. The spacing device has a distal end with at least one distraction member adapted for insertion into an intervertebral disc space and movable between a low profile first configuration and a higher profile second configuration. Also provided is an actuator for moving the distraction member between the first configuration (for delivery of the distal end of the spacing device to a target disc space) and the second configuration (for manipulation of the space between adjacent vertebral bodies). | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144389 | JOINT SPACER - To change a spatial relationship between two or more bones in a patient's body, a wedge member is moved into a joint between the bones. The wedge member may have a cam-shaped configuration and be rotated through less than a revolution to apply force against the bones. The wedge member may have a porous construction which enables bone to grow through the wedge member and immobilize the joint. The wedge member may be coated with and/or contain bone growth promoting material. The wedge member may be connected to only one of the bones or may be connected to two adjacent bones. If the wedge member is connected to only one bone, the joint may be capable of being flexed after the wedge member is inserted into the joint. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144390 | Systems and Methods for Spinal Fusion - A system and method for spinal fusion comprising a spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction releasably coupled to an insertion instrument dimensioned to introduce the spinal fusion implant into any of a variety of spinal target sites. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144391 | SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING DEFLECTABLE IMPLANTS - Deflectable implants, systems and methods for implanting deflectable implants are disclosed. The deflectable implant ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144392 | INTRAOPERATIVE SCANNING FOR IMPLANT OPTIMIZATION - Systems and methods for implant optimization using intra-operative scanning are set forth. According to one embodiment, a method comprising intraoperatively scanning a joint surface, processing the scan and creating a three-dimensional computer model, performing simulations with the three-dimensional computer model, determining an optimal implant attribute from analysis of the simulations, selecting an optimal implant, determining an ideal positioning and orientation of the selected implant relative to scanned anatomical features, rapidly creating a patient-matched guide to facilitate bone surface preparation in order to achieve ideal positioning and orientation of the selected implant, preparing the surface using the patient matched guide, and implanting the optimal implant is set forth. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144393 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS GLENOID COMPONENT - This shoulder prosthesis glenoid component ( | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144394 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY OF A PYROLYTIC CARBON COMPONENT ATTACHED TO ANOTHER COMPONENT - A prosthetic assembly and a method of assembling same. The prosthetic assembly includes a base component with at least one engagement surface. A pyrolytic carbon component includes at least one engagement surface. The pyrolytic carbon component is elastically deformed to mechanically interlock with the engagement surface on the base component. The pyrolytic carbon component retains at least a portion of the deformation stress created during coupling with the base component. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144395 | ELBOW ASSEMBLY FOR SURGICAL DEVICES - Surgical devices are disclosed herein that generally include an intracorporeal elbow joint to facilitate translational movement of an end effector while allowing a body portion of the surgical device and a trocar or working channel through which the device is inserted to be maintained in a fixed angular orientation relative to the patient. This allows a plurality of such devices to be used effectively with a single incision or access device. Such devices also generally provide end effector movement with six degrees of freedom, while maintaining a mechanical linkage between the user and the end effector and while mimicking and/or mirroring natural user movement. Various methods related to such devices are also disclosed. | 2013-06-06 |
| 20130144396 | METHOD OF DESIGNING ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS USING IN VIVO DATA - A reconfigurable orthopedic implant trial comprising: (a) a first orthopedic component; (b) a second orthopedic component that includes a second sensor on a second articulating surface thereof, the second orthopedic component configured to removably mount to the first orthopedic component; (c) a third orthopedic component that includes a third sensor on a third articulating; surface thereof, the third orthopedic component configured to removably mount to the first orthopedic component, where the second sensor and the third sensor are configured to generate kinematic data. | 2013-06-06 |
