| 23rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
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| 20160157810 | RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREON A PROGRAM FOR EXECUTING THE CONTROL METHOD - A radiation imaging system including: a radiation imaging apparatus for obtaining a captured image by radiographic image capturing of a subject; and an external apparatus connectable to the radiation imaging apparatus, the external apparatus including a system time management unit for managing a system time serving as a reference time of the radiation imaging system, the radiation imaging apparatus including: an imaging apparatus time management unit for managing an imaging apparatus time, which is a time on the radiation imaging apparatus; a storing unit for storing image capturing information in association with the captured image obtained by the radiographic image capturing, the image capturing information including at least image capturing time information which is determined based on the imaging apparatus time; and a time correction unit for obtaining the system time and correcting the image capturing time information based on the imaging apparatus time and the system time. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157811 | X-RAY APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An X-ray apparatus includes a collimator comprising a lamp and configured to adjusting an irradiation region of X-rays radiated from an X-ray source; an image acquirer configured to acquire an object image by imaging an object while the lamp is turned on; and a controller configured to acquire an object distance based on the object image and acquire a thickness of the object based on a detector distance and the object distance. The object distance is a distance between the X-ray source and the object, and the detector distance is a distance between the X-ray source and an X-ray detector. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157812 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING MEDICAL IMAGE - An apparatus and a method of processing a medical image are provided. The apparatus is configured to generate a cross-sectional image of an object by transmitting X-rays through a region of the object, and includes an X-ray generator configured to generate the X-rays. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine sub-regions included in the region, based on positions of body parts included in the region, determine image qualities of the sub-regions based on types of the body parts included in the sub-regions, control doses of the X-rays based on the image qualities, and control the X-ray generator to transmit the controlled X-rays to the region. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157813 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING, CORRECTING AND PROCESSING IMAGES ON A RADIOGRAPHIC DETECTOR - Embodiments of methods and/or apparatus for a radiographic imaging system can include a radiographic detector including an image receptor to receive incident radiation and generate uncorrected electronic image data; a storage device to store calibration data at the detector, and a processor to generate calibration-corrected image data from the uncorrected electronic image data and the calibration data. The calibration-corrected image data can be further processed by the processor to perform image processing before transmitting a corrected image (e.g., DICOM image) to the radiographic imaging system. The detector can further include a display to display imaging system controls or the corrected image. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157814 | NON-IMAGING TWO DIMENSIONAL ARRAY PROBE AND SYSTEM FOR CLASSIFYING CAROTID STENOSIS - A non-imaging diagnostic ultrasound system for carotid artery diagnosis has a two dimensional array probe with a low element count and relatively large element size which can cover an area of the carotid artery at its bifurcation. The elements are operated independently with no phasing, and detect Doppler flow spatially beneath each element. The system produces maps of carotid blood flow in two or three dimensions and can assemble an extended view of the flow by matching segments of the carotid flow as the probe is moved over the vessel. Once the carotid artery has been localized, the degree of stenosis is assessed by automated measurements of peak systolic velocity and blood flow turbulence. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157815 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR DENTAL IMPLANT NAVIGATION - The present invention providing a real-time positioning ultrasonic system that locates the dental implant drill bit relative to placed reference points or fiducial markers, and guides the drill entry point and angular trajectory, so that drilling is effected in the most optimum location in the jaw bone, as planned based on pre-surgery cone-beam computed tomography scans. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157816 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING MUSCLE DEPTH AND METHOD - The hand-held device detects the distance between a muscle and an outer skin layer in a body by impacting the outer surface of the skin and detecting the distance to the muscle from that point of engagement. The device includes a first end including a force sensor configured to detect the force of an impact of the first end to an associated body part. The device further includes a distance sensor provided at the first end configured to detect the distance between a skin outer layer and a muscle; and a main body configured to receive a hand. The detection device includes a controller and processor to detect the impact force and distance between the skin outer layer and muscle at engagement. The device may be used in a method of determine muscle depth and/or location in connection with the prescription and/or administration of anaphylaxis medications by auto injector. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157817 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF AN EYE - There is provided an apparatus and method for ultrasound imaging a plurality of cross-sectional areas of a peripheral annular volume of an eye. The apparatus may include a mechanical device having a concave front surface designed to be located close to a front surface of a cornea of an eye, and a plurality of ultrasound emitting and receiving electronic devices associated with the mechanical device arranged in an annular manner so as to be distributed around the eye when the mechanical device is located close to the front surface of the cornea of the eye. The electronic devices may be directed toward a cross-sectional area of the peripheral annular volume of the eye. The mechanical device and electronic devices may be designed to be stationary with respect to the eye. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157818 | PROBE, ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS - A probe includes a transducer array including a transducer element, the transducer element including cells connected in parallel to each other, and a current detector configured to apply a voltage to the cells of the transducer element, or to output an electrical signal based on currents output from the cells. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157819 | ULTRASOUND PROBE HAVING ROTATABLE TRANSDUCER ARRAY FOR IMPROVED FIELD OF VIEW AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - An ultrasound probe having a rotatable transducer array for providing an improved field of view (FOV) and an improved scan angle includes a transducer comprising a transducer array and rotating at a predetermined angle. A supporting member supports the transducer and includes a rotation guide which is in contact with the transducer while the transducer rotates. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157820 | ULTRASOUND OR PHOTOACOUSTIC PROBE, ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM USING SAME, ULTRASOUND THERAPY SYSTEM, ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY SYSTEM, AND ULTRASOUND OR PHOTOACOUSTIC SYSTEM - Provided are an ultrasound or photoacoustic probe, an ultrasound diagnosis system using the same, an ultrasound therapy system, an ultrasound diagnosis and therapy system, and an ultrasound or photoacoustic system. The ultrasound or photoacoustic probe, according to one embodiment of the present invention, includes: a first transmitting and receiving unit transmitting an ultrasound or photoacoustic signal to an object; and a second transmitting and receiving unit disposed to face the first transmitting and receiving unit, and receiving the ultrasound or photoacoustic signal passed through the object. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157821 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE, PROBE, ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE, AND PROCESSING DEVICE - An ultrasonic device includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements, a driving electrode line connected to the piezoelectric elements, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The first terminal is connected to one end of the driving electrode line, and from the first terminal, a first driving signal for driving the piezoelectric elements, which is a voltage having an amplitude, is supplied to the piezoelectric elements. The second terminal is connected to another end of the driving electrode line, and from the second terminal, a second driving signal for driving the piezoelectric elements, which is a voltage having an amplitude, is supplied to the piezoelectric elements. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157822 | PORTABLE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a method of controlling the same. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a flexible display and a controller which changes a layout of an image displayed on the flexible display. An image necessary for diagnosing an object is appropriately disposed on a flexible display according to a situation, and thus, the user can intuitively determine an ultrasonic image. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157823 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method for the same, and more particularly, an apparatus to audio-visually inform information on the actions needed to be taken by a patient at the time of an ultrasound diagnosis. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a storage unit at which data of actions of a patient needed to be taken at the time of an ultrasound diagnosis is stored; a processor to determine a type of an ultrasound probe or a diagnostic mode provided to perform an ultrasound diagnosis and select from the data of actions stored as the above the data of action to be taken by the patient on the basis of the type of the ultrasound probe or the diagnostic mode determined as the above; and at least one display unit to display the selected data of action to be taken by the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157824 | ULTRASOUND IMAGE PROVIDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed are an ultrasound image providing apparatus and method. The ultrasound image providing apparatus includes an interface that displays a screen including a gain setting window which includes a plurality of slide bars for setting a plurality of time gain compensation (TGC) values of ultrasound image data, and receives, through the gain setting window, a user input for adjusting at least one selected from the sizes and number of slide bars, and a controller that performs control to update and display the gain setting window, based on the user input. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157825 | ULTRASOUND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ULTRASOUND IMAGE - An ultrasound apparatus includes: a display unit configured to display on an ultrasound image a measuring device image including a plurality of measuring points which indicate points on the ultrasound image that are to be measured, and an adjusting portion for adjusting the plurality of measuring points; an input unit configured to receive a touch input for changing a position of the adjusting portion; and a controller configured to adjust a position of at least one of the plurality of measuring points based on the changed position of the adjusting portion, and to obtain a measurement value based on positions of the plurality of measuring points including the at least one measuring point, the position of which is adjusted, wherein the plurality of measuring points are disposed apart from the adjusting portion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157826 | NON-IMAGING TWO DIMENSIONAL ARRAY PROBE AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED SCREENING OF CAROTID STENOSIS - A non-imaging diagnostic ultrasound system for carotid artery diagnosis has a two dimensional array probe ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157827 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Systems and methods for automatically adjusting an analog time gain compensation utilized in ultrasound imaging systems are provided. In one embodiment, a method for ultrasound imaging comprises applying an analog gain to a first echo signal based on a depth and a direction of the first echo signal, wherein the analog gain is automatically adjusted based on a peak amplitude of a second echo signal in a preceding ultrasound image. In this way, a signal-to-noise ratio of echo signals may be optimized, thereby improving the quality of ultrasound images generated from the echo signals. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157828 | BEAMFORMING METHOD, MEASUREMENT AND IMAGING INSTRUMENTS, AND COMMUNICATION INSTRUMENTS - Beamforming method that allows a high speed and high accuracy beamforming with no approximate interpolations. This beamforming method includes step (a) that generates reception signals by receiving waves arrival from a measurement object; and step (b) that performs a beamforming with respect to the reception signals generated by step (a); and step (b) including without performing wavenumber matching including approximate interpolation processings with respect to the reception signals, and the reception signals are Fourier's transformed in the axial direction and the calculated Fourier's transform is multiplied to a complex exponential function expressed using a wavenumber of the wave and a carrier frequency to perform wavenumber matching in the lateral direction and further, the product is Fourier's transformed in the lateral direction and the calculated result is multiplied to a complex exponential function, from which an effect of the lateral wavenumber matching is removed, to perform wavenumber matching in the axial direction, by which an image signal is generated. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157829 | MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF GENERATING MEDICAL IMAGE - Provided are a medical imaging apparatus and a method of generating a medical image that are capable of generating a Doppler image by using a Doppler effect as well as an ultrasound image. The method of generating a medical image includes: acquiring received signals; acquiring an ultrasound image and displaying the acquired ultrasound image; acquiring a Doppler signal corresponding to a sample volume that is set on the ultrasound image, based on the received signals; generating a Doppler image based on the Doppler signal and displaying the generated Doppler image; receiving a user input for moving a location of the sample volume; and suspending, if the user input is received, the displaying of the Doppler image and updating the ultrasound image. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157830 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE GENERATION METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnostic device includes: a probe including a plurality of elements that generate and transmit ultrasonic waves and receive ultrasonic waves reflected from a subject; a transmission unit that transmits ultrasonic beams toward the subject from the plurality of elements of the probe; an image generation unit that generates an ultrasonic image by performing reception focusing for reception signals obtained by receiving the ultrasonic waves reflected from the subject in the plurality of elements of the probe; and a control unit that, when performing reception focusing in a direction different from a normal direction of each of the elements that form a reception opening of the probe, controls the image generation unit to generate an ultrasonic image in a direction different from the normal direction using only a signal having a predetermined low frequency band among the reception signals. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157831 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING COMPUTER-AIDED DIAGNOSIS - An apparatus and a method for supporting Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) are provided. The apparatus includes a cause analyzer configured to analyze a cause of a reliability of a diagnosis result of a medical image being lower than a level, the medical image being captured using a probe, and a guide information generator configured to generate guide information of an operation of the probe based on the analyzed cause. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157832 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSIS (CAD), AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ULTRASONIC TRANSMISSION PATTERN OF PROBE - An apparatus and a method for Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) and an apparatus for controlling an ultrasonic transmission pattern of a probe, are provided. The apparatus for controlling the ultrasonic transmission pattern is configured to transmit ultrasonic signals to an object in directions, and receive ultrasonic echo signals in response to the ultrasonic signals being reflected from the object. The apparatus for controlling the ultrasonic transmission pattern includes a determiner configured to determine, based on pressure that is applied on the probe, a number of transmission directions in which the ultrasonic signals are to be transmitted, and determine the transmission directions in which the ultrasonic signals are to be transmitted, based on the determined number of the transmission directions. The apparatus further includes an energy controller configured to control energy of each of the ultrasonic signals based on the determined number of the transmission directions. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157833 | CALIBRATION OF ULTRASOUND PROBES - A method of calibrating an ultrasound probe includes mounting an ultrasound probe onto a calibration system, transmitting an ultrasound test signal from an element of the probe through a test medium of the calibration system, and receiving the test signal on a matrix of hydrophones such that an element's position relative to other elements and other arrays within the same probe can be computed. Further, the system described herein is configured to detect the acoustic performance of elements of a probe and report the results to an end user or service provider. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157834 | URINE SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE - A container for collecting a urine specimen has an outer wall, an inner shell and a lid structured to be removeably attached to an upper rim of the container for covering an open top. The inner shell extends down from the upper rim in spaced relation to the outer wall and terminates above a bottom of the container to form a pocket between the inner shell and the outer wall. The pocket traps and captures a suitable testing volume of the specimen within the container in the event the lid is not adequately secured to the container and a portion of the specimen leaks from the container during transport to a testing facility. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157835 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A URINE SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - A urine sample collection device adapted to be removably connected to a urine sample container and comprising a funneling portion having a side wall defining an upper opening and a lower opening, a cylindrical portion disposed adjacent to the lower opening of the funneling portion about a vertical axis, and a handle disposed on the side wall of the funneling portion and extending radially away from the vertical axis. Preferably, the upper opening of the funneling portion is larger than the lower opening, and the cylindrical portion is adapted to be removably attached to the urine sample container. A method for collecting a urine sample comprising providing a urine sample collection device and removably attaching the urine sample collection device to the urine sample container. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157836 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETERMINE BODY DRUG CONCENTRATION FROM AN ORAL FLUID - The present disclosure provides oral fluid collection devices and methods of using same to determine a total body concentration of one or more analytes in the oral fluid of a subject. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157837 | Container and Method for Collecting, Transporting and Storing Biological Tissue Samples - The invention refers to a container ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157838 | CONTROLLED TRANSFER BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SUCH DEVICES - A controlled transfer biological sample material collection device is disclosed comprising: a body | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157839 | ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR EUS-FNA NEEDLE FOR GUIDEWIRE PASSAGE - A combined system for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures includes a needle extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough, the distal end including a sharp grind for cutting a tissue sample to be collected in the lumen of the needle and a protective sheath sized and shaped to be inserted through the lumen of the needle such that a distal end of the protective sheath extends distally past the distal end of the needle, the protective sheath extending longitudinally from a proximal end to the distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157840 | FISTULA TREATMENT DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed herein are implantable fistula treatment devices and related methods. The fistula closure device comprises a distal anchor and a proximal anchor attached by a connecting member, such as a suture. Individual porous bodies are threaded directly or indirectly over the connecting member. The distal anchor comprises a plurality of foldable members threaded onto the connecting member. The foldable members are arranged in increasing surface area from distal to proximal, and each is further configured to form a mechanical interfit with adjacent foldable members to reduce sliding between members when they are tensioned together. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157841 | Devices and Methods for Occluding or Promoting Fluid Flow - Devices and methods for occluding or promoting fluid flow through openings are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment an occlusion device is provided having an expandable outer elongate tubular body, a guide member extending from a distal end of the outer body, and a slide tube disposed within the outer body, the proximal portions of the outer body and the slide tube being fixedly mated. The slide tube is configured to slide distally within the outer tubular body when the tubular body is expanded to form wings. A tether can be included as part of the device and it can be used to assist in positioning and locking a location of the device in an opening. Exemplary methods for delivering devices disclosed herein are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157842 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A surgical instrument for use during arthroscopic surgery comprising an elongated member, a handle, a tool disposed at the opposite end from the handle of the elongated member, and a reflecting member disposed along the elongated member and configured to reflect a line of sight of an arthroscope during arthroscopic surgery. Methods of using the surgical instrument, and a sterilizable kit comprising one or more surgical instruments, are also disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157843 | TISSUE BAG AND METHOD OF MORCELLATING TISSUE - An apparatus for morcellating tissue includes a flexible outer container ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157844 | SOCK ANCHOR AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for providing an anchor in tissue. An anchor of some embodiments is formed from strands of material combined together into a body and one or more elongated members extending from a distal end of the body that include one or more of the strands of material from which the proximal end of the body is formed. The elongated members may be pulled back through the body and pulled proximally relative to the body to laterally expand the body. Some embodiments may also use an inserter with a rod sized to fit in a cannula through the body of the anchor and a tube configured to provide a more rigid structure about the exterior of the anchor during insertion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157845 | TISSUE ANCHOR - A tissue anchor has a body, protrusions from the body, and a tissue engaging fin. The body is oriented on a longitudinal axis and has a leading tip, a leading end portion extending from the leading tip, a trailing end portion connected to the leading end portion, with the trailing end portion terminating in a trailing tip that is located opposite of the leading tip. A first anchor width measured between the protrusions is greater than a second anchor width measured at the trailing end portion of the body. The tissue engaging fin is integrated with the leading end portion of the body and oriented in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the first and second protrusions. The tissue engaging fin has a fin width and is provided with an eyelet formed through the fin width. A gripping tab is removably attached to the tissue engaging fin. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157846 | METHOD OF FIXATING AN IMPLANTABLE MATERIAL IN A PATIENT - A method of fixating an implantable material in a patient includes forming an incision in the patient. The method includes inserting an anchor into a bore of a cannula, with the anchor attached to a support by a suture that is looped through an eyelet of the anchor and engaged through the support. The method includes inserting the cannula into the incision and along a cannula path into soft tissue, and ejecting the anchor out of the bore of the cannula and into the soft tissue. The suture is pulled in a direction away from the patient, moving the anchor to position a length of the anchor transverse to the cannula path. The method includes tying a knot in the suture, driving the knot against the support, and fixating the support in the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157847 | TISSUE ANCHOR SYSTEM - A tissue anchor system includes a support material, a suture engaged with the support material, an anchor, and an introducer. The anchor has a body, a fin extending from the body in a first direction with an eyelet formed in the fin, a pair of radial barrels extending from the body in a radial direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a gripping tab removably attached to the fin. The suture is engaged with the eyelet of the fin. The introducer has a cannula with a bore sized to receive the body of the anchor and a slot formed in a wall of the cannula. The slot is sized to receive the fin of the anchor, and an ejection mechanism provided to eject the anchor out of the cannula. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157848 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING TISSUE TO BONE, INCLUDING THE PROVISION AND USE OF A NOVEL KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM - Apparatus for securing a first object to a second object, the apparatus comprising:
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| 20160157849 | DISTAL TIP TWO PIECE EXTERNAL EXPANSION ANCHOR - Examples of a suture anchor ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157850 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RE-ATTACHING THE LABRUM TO THE ACETABULUM INCLUDING THE PROVISION AND USE OF A NOVEL SUTURE ANCHOR SYSTEM - Apparatus for securing a first object to a second object, the apparatus comprising:
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| 20160157851 | IMPLANT HAVING ADJUSTABLE FILAMENT COILS - Devices and methods for soft tissue reconstruction are provided. One exemplary embodiment of a device includes a body a suture filament extending through through-holes formed in the body. The suture is formed into an overhand knot having three collapsible openings with filament limbs extending from the knot. The limbs can be passed through the thru-holes of the body and selectively into the collapsible openings of the overhand knot to form coils extending to an opposite side of the body. For example, one limb can be passed through first and second collapsible openings to form two coils, while the other limb can be passed through the first and third collapsible openings to form two coils. The collapsible openings are collapsed around the limbs disposed in the openings, resulting in a secured overhand knot. Other configurations of knots, as well as devices and methods for use in tissue reconstruction, are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157852 | IMPLANT PLACEMENT SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS - Described herein is a simplified placement system and method for a tissue graft anchor by which a surgeon may introduce one or more sutures into a hole in a boney tissue, apply a precise amount of tension to the sutures to advance a soft tissue graft to a desired location, and then advance the anchor into the bone, preferably while maintaining the requisite pre-determined suture tension and without introducing spin to the suture. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157853 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ANCHORING SUTURE IN BONE - An elongate rigid suture anchor is provided which is driven and impacted directly into bone. It has two ends: a distal end, which forms a hole in the bone, and a proximal end that penetrates the sidewall of the bone hole as the anchor is displaced proximally in the hole. A proximal force is applied to the suture anchor to displace the anchor proximally and cause tilting of the anchor. As the anchor is displaced proximally, the proximal end of the anchor enters obliquely into the sidewall of the hole. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157854 | KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR AND DRIVER - A suture anchor comprises a tubular body having an axial bore therethrough and having one or more purchase enhancements on an exterior surface of the body adapted to enhance purchase of the body within a bone hole, such as threads. A lateral port passes through the body from the bore to the exterior surface. A length of suture for attaching soft tissue to bone passes down along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements, over a distal end of the body, up into the bore through and then back out of the bore and up along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157855 | ANVIL ASSEMBLY DELIVERY SYSTEM - An anvil assembly suitable for trans-oral delivery is provided. The anvil assembly includes a housing configured to receive a guide suture that is severed during a stapling procedure. An anvil delivery assembly including the anvil assembly and a suture guide assembly secured to the anvil assembly is also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157856 | LOADING UNIT ATTACHMENT BAND FOR SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A loading unit and retention band assembly including a shell and a retention band. The shell has a proximal end portion that defines an engagement window and that includes an annular surface. The retention band is disposed radially about the annular surface of the proximal end portion and includes a resilient body having first and second ends. The first end includes a resilient lock that is configured to extend through the engagement window of the proximal end portion of the shell. The resilient lock is dimensioned to releasably engage a surgical instrument. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157857 | SURGICAL APPARATUS INCLUDING SURGICAL BUTTRESS - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a housing and an end effector secured to the housing. The housing supports a knife assembly including a knife. The end effector has first and second jaw members. One or both of the first and second jaw members define a knife channel. The first jaw member defines fastener slots and the second jaw member defines fastener pockets. One or more of the knife channel, the fastener slots, and the fastener pockets includes lateral recesses. Fasteners are disposed in the fastener slots and formed by the fastener pockets. One or more surgical buttresses have a body that overlies one or both of the fastener slots and the fastener pockets. Portions of the body of the one or more surgical buttresses are disposed within the lateral recesses to secure the one or more surgical buttresses to one or both of the first jaw member and the second jaw member. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157858 | DOUBLE BARBED SUTURE WITH NEEDLE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A tissue closure device includes a suture extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end; a distal barb element including at least one distal arm extending from a first end connected to the distal end of the suture to a second end extending toward the proximal end of the suture, the distal barb movable between an engaging configuration, in which the distal arm extends away from the suture; to a non-engaging configuration in which the distal arm is moved toward the suture; and a proximal barb element slidably mounted over the suture and including a proximal arm extending from a first end connected to a base portion mounted over the suture to a second extending toward the distal end of the suture, the proximal barb element movable between an engaging configuration and a non-engaging configuration. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157859 | Surgical Needle Coatings and Methods - The present invention provides novel medical devices for use in surgical procedures and methods for manufacturing novel medical devices. In some embodiments, the novel medical devices can include surgical needles that are capable of being repeatedly passed through tissue using minimal force. More particularly, the surgical needles can be manufactured with one or more coatings that provide the surgical needles with both durability and lubricity for ease of repeated and successive passes through tissue. Novel methods for manufacturing the surgical needles and for providing and applying coatings to the surgical needles are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157860 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157861 | CLOSED LOOP SUTURE FOR ANCHORING TISSUE GRAFTS - A method and device for securing a tissue graft within a bone passage includes providing a graft fixation device that houses a closed loop having both braided and non-braided portions. A tissue graft is looped through the closed loop at the non-braided portion to attach the tissue graft to the graft fixation device. The graft fixation device is passed through the bone passage and seated against the surface of the bone to secure the tissue graft within the bone passage. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157862 | PERCUTANEOUS CLIP FOR REPAIRING A HEART VALVE - A leaflet clip has an elongated member including a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, and first and second clipping arms movable between an open position and a closed position. The clipping arms include respective proximal end portions coupled to the proximal end portion of the elongated member, and respective distal end portions extending distally and radially outward relative to the elongated member. The leaflet clip further includes a tubular member coaxially disposed about the elongated member. Axial motion of the tubular member with respect to the elongated member or axial motion of the elongated member with respect to the tubular member causes corresponding movement of the clipping arms between the open and closed positions. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157863 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS - A surgical stapling apparatus (stapler) is provided. The stapler includes a housing, elongated member, and a reload. A cartridge is configured to selectively couple to a first jaw member of the reload and includes one or more resilient members thereon. An anvil operably supported on a second jaw member of the reload is configured to compress one or more fasteners ejected from the cartridge. The anvil includes one or more locking members thereon. A knife is configured to translate through the cartridge and anvil when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration. Engagement between the knife and the resilient member(s) causes the resilient member(s) to move from an initial configuration that allows the knife to travel distally past the locking member(s) to a final configuration that allows the locking member(s) to engage the knife. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157864 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OCCLUDING A BLOOD VESSEL - Apparatus for percutaneously occluding a hollow structure, said apparatus comprising:
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| 20160157865 | SURGICAL CLIP HAVING COMPLIANT PORTION - A clip is provided that can be used for ligating tissue, such as vessels, other tubular ducts, and the like. The clip has opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of each leg member is connected by an apex. The clip has a compliant portion formed on the inner surface of at least one of the first and second leg members. The compliant portion can fill gaps left by springback of the clip after formation. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157866 | 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. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157867 | SURGICAL CLIP, IN PARTICULAR ANEURYSM CLIP - A surgical clip includes a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm rotatably coupled to each other and prestressed against each other into a closed position by a spring in the rotational direction, a first housing part being formed or arranged on the first clamping arm and a second housing part being formed or arranged on the second clamping arm, the housing parts forming a housing in which the spring is received. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157868 | PERFUSION DEVICE FOR TREATING AN INJURED BLOOD VESSEL - The present disclosure concerns embodiments of an implantable perfusion device that can be implanted in an injured blood vessel to control bleeding without occluding the vessel. In one specific implementation, the perfusion device can be implanted percutaneously into a patient's descending aorta to control bleeding at the site of a ruptured portion of the aorta (known as torso hemorrhage) while still allowing for the antegrade flow of blood from a location upstream of the ruptured portion of the aorta to a location downstream of the ruptured portion of the aorta. The perfusion device can be left inside the patient as the patient is transported to a medical facility where the injury can be repaired. Following repair of the vessel, the perfusion device can be withdrawn from the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157869 | MEDICAL IMPLANT DETACHMENT MECHANISM AND INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY - A detachment mechanism for an introducer assembly is designed to hold a coupling element of an implantable medical device until its desired release within a patient's vessel. The detachment mechanism includes a body portion having first and second gripper arm elements which grip onto the coupling element of the medical device. The gripper arms are naturally biased into a closed position by means of resiliency of the body element. For this purpose, an actuating device or opening element is provided which includes an enlarged head which can be pulled against tapering internal surface of the body portion of the detachment mechanism in order to force the gripper arms open, thereby to release the medical device from the introducer assembly. The detachment mechanism, being naturally in the closed configuration, reliably holds a medical device to the introducer assembly until it is desired to release the latter into the patient's vessel. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157870 | Methods and Devices to Reduce the Likelihood of Injury from Concussive or Blast Forces - A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157871 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR MEDICAL POWER-TOOL CHUCK - The present application relates to a coupling device for a handle ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157872 | Lumen Re-Entry System And Method - A lumen re-entry system includes a catheter having an elongate tubular body defining a wire lumen extending from an open proximal end of the elongate tubular body to a distal opening through the elongate tubular body. An abrasion resistant tubular liner is positioned within the wire lumen and has a fixed position relative to the elongate tubular body. The abrasion resistant tubular liner defines a reduced wire lumen extending from an open proximal end of the abrasion resistant tubular liner to an open distal end of the abrasion resistant tubular liner. A puncture wire is configured for axial movement through the reduced wire lumen and has an angled distal segment terminating in a puncture tip. The angled distal segment is oriented at an angle between about 10 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to a central longitudinal axis of the puncture wire. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157873 | CATHETER WITH A COLLECTION CHAMBER - A catheter is provided with a collection chamber located between a seal and a cap. The seal is located distal from the collection chamber, and the cap is located proximal from the collection chamber. The seal may be opened and closed to alternately allow the passage of material into the collection chamber and prevent fluid from escaping from the shaft lumen. The cap may be opened and closed to allow the removal of a mass from the collection chamber and to prevent fluid from escaping during collection of the mass. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157874 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING INFANT LATCH DURING AND AFTER BREASTFEEDING - A latch pick assembly providing a pick portion dimensioned and adapted to establish, adjust and break the latch of a breastfeeding infant is provided. The pick portion provides opposing front and rear surfaces that taper toward each other as they terminate at a distal forward edge. The forward edge provides a plurality of protrusions which share the longitudinal and transverse concavity of the front surface and corresponding longitudinal and transverse convexity of the rear surface. The forward edge enables the gentle urging of an infant's lips into positions for a proper latch, and the adjusting and breaking of the latch during breastfeeding. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157875 | GASTROINTESTINAL DOUBLE-GRASP TISSUE FORCEPS - A gastrointestinal double-grasp surgical tissue forceps has bifurcated jaws. By gripping a piece of tissue on two sides, the jaw arms fix the tissue plate between them to enable an easier and more accurate puncture, cut, needle insertion/exit or similar procedure. By contrast, when using existing tissue forceps, forces induced by such procedures can turn the tissue on a single grasp-made-pivot. By eliminating the summative effect of these turns, although they are minimal and conventionally compensated for, the gastrointestinal double-grasp forceps is expected to improve the overall speed and control of surgeons and the quality of their manual anastomoses during gastrointestinal operations. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157876 | TISSUE-CUTTING AND -SEALING FORCEPS - Implementations of the disclosed technology include a forcipate surgical instrument including a channel at the working end for guiding a scalpel blade during tissue resection. In some implementations, the forceps may also include a scalpel-driven stapling mechanism for sealing the tissue simultaneously with resection via a single scalpel motion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157877 | FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - A fluid injection device includes a fluid supply unit that accommodates and supplies fluid, a fluid injection unit that injects fluid supplied from the fluid supply unit, and a driving waveform generating device which is equipped with at least one adjusting device, a one-input multiple-control parameter changing unit that simultaneously changes plural control parameters for determining a fluid injection condition of the fluid injection unit on the basis of a signal from the at least one adjusting device, and a driving waveform generator that generates and outputs a driving waveform of the fluid injection unit on the basis of the control parameters set by the one-input multiple-control parameter changing unit. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157878 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A blood vessel dissecting device includes: a dissecting device which, when inserted into a living body along a blood vessel, dissects tissue in a direction of alignment of the dissecting device with the blood vessel; and a cutting device which, when inserted into the living body along the blood vessel, cuts tissue surrounding the blood vessel in a direction of alignment of the cutting device with the blood vessel. A blood vessel dissecting method includes: inserting a dissecting device into a living body along a blood vessel so as to dissect tissue in a direction of alignment of the dissecting device with the blood vessel; and inserting a cutting device into the living body along the blood vessel while guiding the cutting device with the dissecting device so as to cut tissue surrounding the blood vessel in a direction of alignment of the cutting device with the blood vessel. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157879 | CUTTING GUIDE WIRE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to a wire guide for use in procedures within a body vessel and to methods of using such devices. One embodiment of the wire guide includes a helically wound coil having its distal end closed with a cap and having a deflection wire housed within. The deflection wire simultaneously acts to deflect the distal end of the helically wound coil in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal movement axis of the wire guide while moving a first blade attaching to a distal portion of the deflection wire from a retracted position to an extended position. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157880 | Systems and Methods for Percutaneous Division of Fibrous Structures - A device for dividing a fibrous structure comprising a catheter; an expandable member positioned near a distal end of the catheter and in fluid communication with a lumen of the catheter; and a cutting element situated on an outer surface of the expandable member. A method for dividing a fibrous structure comprising positioning, proximate the fibrous structure, an expandable member having a cutting element situated thereon; expanding the expandable member outwards to tension the fibrous structure across the cutting element; and activating the cutting element to weaken or cut the fibrous structure. A method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome comprising inserting a needle into the carpal tunnel; directing a guidewire to a position proximate the transverse carpal ligament; advancing, along the guidewire, a device having an expandable member and a cutting element; positioning the cutting element; tensioning the ligament across the cutting element; and weakening or cutting the ligament. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157881 | Method and Apparatus for Endoscopic Ligament Release - A method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release is disclosed. The apparatus includes a guide tool for guiding a knife and a scope during surgery which may be employed with a translating knife. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicia viewable to show the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator employable to prevent re-use of the device. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157882 | HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU) PROBES WITH AUTOMATED CONTROL - A high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy unit ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157883 | Methods of Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound to Form an Ablated Tissue Area Containing a Plurality of Lesions - A device and method for ablating tissue is disclosed comprising the steps of acquiring an anatomical image of a patient, correlating the image to the patient, guiding an ablating member within the patient while tracking the position of the ablating member in the patient, positioning the ablating member in a desired position to ablate tissue, emitting ablating energy from the ablating member to form an ablated tissue area and removing the ablating member from the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157884 | ULTRASONIC PROBE, ULTRASONIC TREATMENT INSTRUMENT AND TREATMENT SYSTEM - A contact portion, provided in an exposed surface of the treating section, treats a treated object by a transmitted ultrasonic vibration while intruding into the treated object toward an intruding direction from a state being in contact with the treated object. An index portion is disposed on an anti-intruding direction side with respect to the contact portion in the exposed surface. The index portion becomes an index indicating an intruding amount of the contact portion into the treated object toward the intruding direction. The index portion includes index surfaces arranged in the intruding direction, and each of the index surfaces has an angle relative to the intruding direction which is different from the angle of the adjacent index surface. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157885 | ULTRASONIC CUTTING DEVICE - An ultrasonic surgical device for performing a surgical procedure includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end spaced along a longitudinal axis. The elongated member has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a passageway. A septum is configured to separate the passageway into a first conduit and a second conduit. A distal end of the second conduit terminates before a distal end of the first conduit to form a stepped configuration. An ultrasonic-driven cutting blade is disposed within the second conduit and is configured for cutting tissue such that the cutting blade vibrates ultrasonically to cut tissue. The distal end of the first conduit includes an outlet configured for delivering material to a surgical site and the distal end of the second conduit includes an inlet configured for aspirating the surgical site. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157886 | ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A rotational atherectomy device advanceable over a guidewire. The rotational atherectomy device includes a drive shaft rotatably extending through an outer tubular member to rotate a cutting member positioned at a distal end thereof. The rotational atherectomy device further includes an insert positioned within the cutting member for frictional contact with the guidewire. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157887 | Apparatus For Generating Needle Insertion Path For Interventional Robot - Disclosed is a apparatus for generating a needle insertion path for an interventional robot, which provides a needle insertion path for intervention by inserting a needle. The apparatus includes a patient-side optical tool located on a patient for showing a position of an intervention target part among parts of the patient, a robot-side optical tool located on an interventional robot for showing a position of the interventional robot, and a needle path calculator configured to track positions of the patient-side optical tool and the robot-side optical tool to perform spatial registration on a local coordinate system of the patient-side optical tool based on the position of the patient-side optical tool with respect to a robot base coordinate system based on the position of the robot-side optical tool, and calculate a needle insertion path with respect to robot base coordinate system, based on a result of the spatial registration. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157888 | NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described. The retractor comprises an outer ring, wherein the outer ring is configured to be disposed proximate the natural orifice of the patient and substantially surround the orifice; a tubular body; and a funnel segment extending between and coupling the outer ring and the tubular body, wherein the funnel segment provides a diametric reduction between the relatively large diameter of the outer ring and the relatively smaller diameter of the tubular body, which is sized to fit within a natural orifice with minimal distention of the orifice. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157889 | ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPE MEMORY DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM - A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal d and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of defomiable members is in a retracted state When the collar is in the first position and a deployed state When the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157890 | EXTRAVASCULAR IMPLANT TOOLS UTILIZING A BORE-IN MECHANISM AND IMPLANT TECHNIQUES USING SUCH TOOLS - Extravascular implant tools that utilize a bore-in mechanism to safely access extravascular locations and implant techniques utilizing these tools are described. The bore-in mechanism may include a handle and a helix extending from the handle. The bore-in mechanism is used, for example, in conjunction with a tunneling tool to traverse the diaphragmatic attachments to access a substernal location. The tunneling tool may be an open channel tunneling tool or a conventional tunneling tool (e.g., metal rod). | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157891 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING UNI-CORTICAL PINS | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157892 | ANCHORING GROUP FOR AN EXTERNAL FIXATOR - An anchoring group ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157893 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION - A method and apparatus of limiting at least one degree of movement between a superior vertebrae and an inferior vertebrae of a patient includes advancing a distal end of a stabilization device into a pedicle of the inferior vertebrae. A proximal portion of the stabilization device is positioned such that the proximal portion limits at least one degree of movement between a superior vertebrae and an inferior vertebrae by contacting a surface of the superior vertebrae. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157894 | Bone Fixation Assembly - The present invention is directed an anchor assembly for use in spinal fixation to interconnect a longitudinal spinal rod with a patient's vertebra. The anchor assembly preferably includes a bone anchor, a body with a rod-receiving channel, an insert member (preferably a bushing), and a locking cap with a saddle. The anchor assembly preferably enables in-situ assembly where the bone anchor may be secured to the patient's vertebra prior to being received within the body of the bone anchor assembly. Accordingly, the anchor assembly enables a surgeon to implant the bone anchor without the body to maximize visibility and access around the anchoring site. Once the bone anchor has been secured to the patient's vertebra, the body may be snapped onto the bone anchor and a spinal rod may be inserted into the rod-receiving channel. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157895 | POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW WITH INCREASED ANGULATION - A polyaxial bone anchor including a housing and a bone screw. A bottom surface of the housing includes an aperture that defines an angulation limit of the bone screw for each azimuthal angle around a longitudinal axis of the housing. The aperture is V-shaped, with the V-shape having converging side walls that define a low-angulation direction near their intersection and a high-angulation direction opposite the low-angulation direction. In some cases, the angulation limit of the bone screw is generally constant over a range of azimuthal angles centered around the high-angulation direction. The housing may be modular, including tabs on one component that are plastically deformed to engage a lip on another component. During assembly, a mandrel advances longitudinally along a bore in the housing, and forces the tabs radially outward toward the lip to a radially outward plastically deformed state. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157896 | ELASTIC MEMBER CLAMPS - The present application generally relates to orthopedic stabilization systems, and in particular, to systems including clamps. The clamps can be used in addition to or to replace hooks that grasp onto bone members, such as the lamina. One example of such a clamp is an in-line clamp that includes a central opening for receiving a rod member, a first opening for receiving a set screw and a second opening for receiving an elastic member therethrough. Another example of such a clamp is an off-set clamp that includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, and an opening for receiving a rod therein. The upper plate can be separated from the bottom plate to make space for an elastic member that can be secured within the plates. Tulip clamps that utilize one or more elastic members are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157897 | Method for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries with an Internal Posterior Iliosacral Screw and Bone Plate - The instant invention is a novel method for stabilization of the posterior pelvis (iliosacral) when treating an unstable pelvic ring fracture. Cannulated screws are inserted through the posterior of the ilium through the sacroiliac joint and into the sacrum. The screws are used to affix the iliosacral joint while it heals. The screws are used in conjunction with a bone plate (through which the screws pass) to provide the construct/fixation with added strength and stability compared to iliosacral fixation using screws alone. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157898 | DEVICE FOR STRAIGHTENING AND STABILIZING THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN - A device for straightening and stabilizing the vertebral column, particularly for stabilizing broken vertebrae, includes a supporting implant which is plastically expandable by internal pressure. The supporting implant can be placed into the interior of a vertebral body which has been fractured under compression or between adjacent vertebral bodies. A pressure balloon to which pressure fluid can be admitted may be arranged in the interior of the supporting implant for producing the internal pressure. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157899 | FRACTURE PLATING - A plating system for mending a periprosthetic fracture is provided. The system includes an intramedullary rod, a first and second plate, and a plurality of fasteners. The intramedullary rod has a plurality of transverse holes. The first and second locking plates each have a plurality of openings and is configured to have a contour similar to a surface of a bone to which the plate is applied. Also provided is method of mending fractures by using the disclosed system. In the implanted condition, the first and second locking plates are placed across the periprosthetic fracture and each of the plurality of fasteners is inserted through one opening of the first and second plurality of openings and one transverse hole. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157900 | Method and Apparatus for Repairing the Mid-Foot Region Via an Intramedullary Nail - A device, method, and system for treatment or fixation of a fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bone or bones in a mid-foot region. The device comprising an implant with both proximal and distal fastener holes, along with fastener slots in a central elongated body, for securing the implant to the appropriate osseous cortical structures of the foot. The method for treatment or fixation of fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bones in the medial column of the foot with use of a device such as an intramedullary nail that attaches to either the talus or first metatarsal bones to secure the medial cuneiform and navicular bones in place. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157901 | Method and Apparatus for Repairing the Mid-Foot Region Via and Intramedullary Nail - A device, method, and system for treatment or fixation of a fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bone or bones in a mid-foot region. The device comprising an implant with both proximal and distal fastener holes, along with fastener slots in a central elongated body, for securing the implant to the appropriate osseous cortical structures of the foot. The method for treatment or fixation of fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bones in the medial column of the foot with use of a device such as an intramedullary nail that attaches to either the talus or first metatarsal bones to secure the medial cuneiform and navicular bones in place. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157902 | Method and Apparatus for Repairing the Mid-Foot Region Via and Intramedullary Nail - A device, method, and system for treatment or fixation of a fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bone or bones in a mid-foot region. The device comprising an implant with both proximal and distal fastener holes, along with fastener slots in a central elongated body, for securing the implant to the appropriate osseous cortical structures of the foot. The method for treatment or fixation of fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bones in the medial column of the foot with use of a device such as an intramedullary nail that attaches to either the talus or first metatarsal bones to secure the medial cuneiform and navicular bones in place. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157903 | FRACTURE FIXATION SYSTEM INCLUDING LOCKING CAP AND WIRE - A locking cap for a fracture fixation system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cap body that extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. An external thread extends around at least a portion of the cap body. A passage extends inside the cap body from the distal end toward the proximal end. An internal thread extends about a periphery of the passage along at least a portion of a length of the passage. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157904 | BONE PLATE FOR REDUCING ANGULAR BONE DEFORMITY AND METHOD OF USING - Described herein are methods sand devices for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the stable bone. In some embodiments, a bone plate has an elongate plate body and wings extending laterally from the plate body. The wings may be configured to generally follow the circumferential contours of the bone when placed on the bone in use. The bone plate can further include means for positioning cerclage material on the bone plate such that the cerclage material extends circumferentially over the wings rather than on the bone, thereby reducing the total contact area between the cerclage material and the bone. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157905 | FLEXIBLE LOCKED PLATE FIXATION - A bone fixation device is disclosed that permits some movement of different portions of a fractured bone when the device is affixed thereto. Various embodiments are disclosed, including bone plates that have fixed holes and floating holes therethrough for receiving bone screws, and bone plates including oblong holes allowing for screw movement. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157906 | BLADE ANCHOR SYSTEMS FOR BONE FUSION - Fusion devices include blade anchors. The blade anchors may slidingly penetrate a bone or bone fragment, and may induce compression of one bone to another or one fragment to another. The fusion devices may also include a body to which the blade anchors connect. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157907 | BONE IMPLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTION - Described herein are devices, systems and methods for treating disease and/or infection by the release of silver from an implant over an extended period of time. In particular, the devices described herein may be used to treat infections such as osteomyelitis by the controlled release of silver ions from multiple sites of an extended-use implant. This implant typically includes a plurality of arms that both anchor and help distribute the released ions within the tissue. Power may be applied to release the silver ions into the tissue. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157908 | BONE SCREW INCORPORATING A POROUS SURFACE FORMED BY AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The present invention provides a bone screw or bone anchor, such as a threaded pedicle screw or the like, incorporating a porous surface for enhancing bony fixation, ingrowth, and purchase when implanted in bone. Preferably, this porous surface covers at least a portion of the threads of the bone screw or bone anchor. The porous surface is formed by a conventional or novel additive manufacturing process, such as three-dimensional (3D) printing or the like, optionally as well as a prior and/or subsequent machining process. The porous surface may include novel needle-like protrusions and/or lattice structures, and/or any other protruding/depressed features, whether regular or irregular. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157909 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND METHODS OF USE - A device includes an outer member extending between a first end and a second end. The outer member comprises an inner surface defining a passage. The device includes an inflatable member having a first end extending from the second end of the outer member and a second end. The inflatable member includes an inner surface defining a chamber. The inner surface of the outer member is continuous with the inner surface of the inflatable member. The device includes an inner member having a first end positioned within the passage and a second end coupled to the second end of the inflatable member such that the inner member does not engage the inner surface of the outer member. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2016-06-09 |
