06th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170035384 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - A body movement signal generation unit generates a body movement signal which varies in response to body movement of a test subject as a diagnosis subject on the basis of a reception signal corresponding to a monitoring reception beam obtained from a reception unit. A body movement monitoring unit determines the start time of a diagnosis-recommended period in which body movement is minimal by distinguishing between large and small body movements on the basis of the body movement signal obtained from the body movement signal generation unit. A control unit executes diagnostic processing from a start time for diagnosis. Through this configuration, it is possible to obtain stable diagnostic information in which the effect of heartbeats is low and that is preferably entirely unaffected by heartbeats. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035385 | MULTI-PURPOSE INSTRUMENT GUIDE - An instrument guide ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035386 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS - To accurately detect a shape and derive information of cartilage based on detected echoes, an ultrasonic diagnosing device includes an ultrasonic transmitter, an ultrasonic receiver, a low-frequency component extracting module, and a deriving module. The ultrasonic transmitted transmits ultrasonic waves to a cartilage in a plurality of bent states, in a state where a relative position of a wave transmitting and receiving surface to the cartilage is fixed. The ultrasonic receiver receives echo signals corresponding to respective frames in each of the plurality of bent states. The low-frequency component extracting module extracts, in a frame direction, low-frequency echo data which is echo data of a frequency component below a given frequency. The deriving module derives information of the cartilage based on the low-frequency echo data. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035387 | CONTACT DETERMINATION APPARATUS - The invention relates to a contact determination apparatus for determining a degree of contact between a device ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035388 | System And Method For Mixed Modality Acoustic Sampling - Systems and methods for relaying electrical signals representing acoustic response of a volume of tissue to light and ultrasound stimulation. In an embodiment, a plurality of ultrasound transducers receive acoustic energy from the volume and generate electrical energy, which is transmitted via an electrical path to a relay system. The ultrasound transducers are operated at a wide band frequency of at least 1 MHz to 5 MHz to receive acoustic energy from the volume of tissue responsive to light stimulation and at a narrower band frequency to receive acoustic energy from the volume of tissue responsive to acoustic stimulation. The relay system relays the electrical signals to an optoacoustic system or an ultrasound instrument for further processing depending on whether the electrical signals resulted from ultrasound or light stimulation. In an embodiment, optoacoustic, ultrasound, or other images are generated from the electrical signals and may be coregistered, overlayed, or displayed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035389 | A VETERINARY GLOVE, A VETERINARY IMPLEMENT FOR RECTAL ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF A LARGE ANIMAL, AND A METHOD OF PREPARING SUCH AN IMPLEMENT - A veterinary glove ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035390 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND DIAGNOSTIC METHOD APPLICABLE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL HAVING VARIOUS RESOLUTION LEVELS - The present disclosure provides an ultrasonic diagnostic system formed of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and a wireless communication terminal and applicable to a wireless communication terminal with various resolution levels, including the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which converts frame data obtained by collecting an echo signal at an ultrasonic probe into scan data corresponding to a resolution level of a display screen of the wireless communication terminal and the wireless communication terminal which receives the scan data from the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and scan-converts the scan data into an ultrasonic image adequate for the resolution level of the display screen thereof. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035391 | DISPLAY DEVICE FOR ULTRASOUND ENERGY - A display device for ultrasound energy includes a focused ultrasound emitting and receiving device, a processing device and a display. The processing device generates a first electrical signal and transmits it to the focused ultrasound emitting and receiving device to control the focused ultrasound emitting and receiving device to emit at least one first ultrasound signal to a target position of an organism. The target position reflects the first ultrasound signal to form at least one second ultrasound signal. After generating the first electrical signal, the processing device drives the focused ultrasound emitting and receiving device to start to receive the second ultrasound signal only during a preset period after the estimation period. The processing device uses the display to display an image of the target position according to the second ultrasound signal, and brightness of the image is directly proportional to energy intensity of the first ultrasound signal. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035392 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE GUIDING AND POSITIONING USING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - An endovascular navigation system and method are disclosed. The endovascular navigation system includes an elongate flexible member configured to access the venous vasculature of a patient, a processor, and a display. The elongate flexible member includes an endovascular electrogram lead disposed at a distal end of the elongate flexible member and configured to sense an endovascular electrogram signal of the venous vasculature of the patient, and a first wireless interface configured to wirelessly transmit the endovascular electrogram signal to the processor. The processor includes a second wireless interface configured to wirelessly receive the endovascular electrogram signal from the elongate flexible member. The processor is configured to determine that the position of the distal end of the elongate flexible member is within a predetermined structure within the venous vasculature of the patient. The display is configured to display a visual indication that the distal end of the elongate flexible member is within the predetermined structure within the venous vasculature of the patient. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035393 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - Using three-dimensional mapping images at different time phases obtained by mapping motion information, a peak value of motion information in a local region is retrieved in each of the time phases. On the basis of the result, a locus line or the like indicative of fluctuations with time in the local peak region is generated and displayed so as to be, for example, superimposed on a mapping image. By observing the locus line on the mapping image displayed, the observer can directly grasp the state of the space-time propagation of mechanical excitement of the heart. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035394 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - The purpose of the present invention is to use multiresolution decomposition to reduce image sections, such as fogging and stationary artifacts, which appear in an ultrasound image. An image processing unit ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035395 | PORTABLE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE HAVING LOW POWER MODE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SAME - The present invention provides a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including an ultrasonic probe which transmits ultrasonic signals to a subject and then receives echo signals reflected from the subject, a beamformer which collects the echo signals and generates frame data, a scan conversion portion which scans and converts the frame data and forms ultrasonic images, a display portion which displays the ultrasonic images, a memory which stores image data on an image when ultrasonic diagnosis is not performed, an ultrasonic image comparative analyzer which compares and analyzes the ultrasonic images of the display portion and the image data stored in the memory, and a low power mode control portion which enables the whole circuit to enter a low power mode when it is determined that an ultrasonic image displayed on the display portion is an ultrasonic image of a case in which ultrasonic diagnosis is not performed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035396 | Implantable Bone Marrow Access Apparatus - Bone marrow access apparatus includes a bone attachment part attachable to bone, a tubular conduit part attached to the bone attachment part and defining a conduit communicating with a hollow interior of the bone attachment part, and a port attached to the conduit part. The port defines a hollow interior communicating with the conduit defined by the conduit part. One or more optional flow control components are arranged in a passage defined by the interior of the bone attachment member, the conduit of the conduit part and the interior of the port and operatively restrict inflow or outflow. A localization part is on or integrated into the port and enables the port to be located through skin. In use, a sampling device is inserted through skin overlying the port, into and through the passage defined by the apparatus, through the flow control component(s), when present, and into the marrow space. Marrow is captured and then the sampling device is removed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035397 | INTRAOSSEOUS NEEDLE SETS - An intraosseous needle set comprising a cannula is provided. The cannula has a first end, a second end, and a bore configured to receive a sample from a target area. The first end of the cannula is configured to penetrate the target area and has a plurality of teeth. The plurality of teeth may have at least one tooth that comprises a tapered surface. The plurality of teeth may each have a first side and a second side, where a length of the first side is less than a length of the second side. The first and second sides may intersect to define tips that are disposed at an angle between 0 and 30 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the cannula, and the first side of a first tooth and the second side of an adjacent tooth may also intersect at an angle between 55 and 80 degrees. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035398 | BIOPSY DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Provided are a biopsy device and system for effectively collecting tissue samples by cutting human tissue. The biopsy device of the present invention consists of a needle, a cutter, a drive mechanism, a vacuum line and an air inlet line. The biopsy system of the present invention comprises: a vacuum source connected to the vacuum line; and a solenoid actuator for closing and opening the passageway by pressing and releasing a flexible tube of the air inlet line. The present invention creates the atmospheric pressure at the rear end of the transporting direction of a tissue sample while creating a low pressure at the front end of the transporting direction of the tissue sample by suction of the vacuum source, thereby generating a pressure difference between the front end and the rear end of the transporting direction of the tissue sample, and thus has an effect of smoothly transporting tissue samples. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035399 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TISSUE REMOVAL AND ANALYSIS - Systems, devices and methods are provided for performing tissue removal and analysis based on the in-situ optical analysis of tissue and of liquid collected from the tissue region. In one example embodiment, a tissue removal and analysis probe includes an elongate tissue removal device, an optical fiber, and a fluid fillable conduit, where distal ends of the optical fiber and the conduit are in communication with an external region that is adjacent to a distal functional portion of the tissue removal device. The results of optical analysis one of both of external tissue and collected fluid may be employed to determine whether or not tissue removal is to be carried out. Various devices may be interfaced with the conduit for optical analysis of the collected fluid. In one example embodiment, the tissue removal device may be movable relative to the optical fiber and conduit. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035400 | VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC SUTURE CUTTER - A tissue puncture closure device that includes an anchor ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035401 | LARGE BORE ANCHOR DEVICE - A vascular closure system includes a suture and an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a first anchor portion having a plurality of petal members automatically expandable from a retracted position for delivery through a vessel puncture in a vessel, and an expanded position when deployed within the vessel. The anchor assembly also includes a second anchor portion connected to the suture and positioned distal of the first anchor portion within the vessel. Withdrawing the suture pulls the second anchor portion against the first anchor portion to contact the first anchor portion against an inner surface of the vessel adjacent to the vessel puncture. The vascular closure system may also include an automatic compaction assembly that automatically compacts a sealing member against the anchor assembly to seal closed the vessel puncture upon withdrawal of the vascular closure system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035402 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, INSERTION ASSISTING TOOL AND MEDICAL SYSTEM - A treatment instrument includes a power receiver and a treatment section configured to be driven by power received by the power receiver. The power receiver includes a first solenoid-shaped power receiving coil and a second solenoid-shaped power receiving coil having a winding direction opposite to a winding direction of the first power receiving coil. The first power receiving coil and the second power receiving coil have the same length and the same number of turns, and are arranged concentrically. The first power receiving coil and the second power receiving coil are electrically connected to a treatment section so that a direction in which a current flows through the first power receiving coil is opposite to a direction in which a current flows through the second power receiving coil. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035403 | Method of Attaching a Mesh to a Coated Loop Member of a Surgical Snare Device - This specification describes methods of attaching a mesh to a loop member, which includes covering a wire with a layer, manipulating the wire along with the layer to form the loop member, placing the mesh over the loop member, transferring heat to the layer to cause it to partially melt and become tacky, allowing the mesh to fuse with the tacky layer and form a secure bond on cooling, and trimming portions of the mesh extending beyond the circumference of the loop member. A retrieval device formed by the methods include the loop member and attached mesh positioned, and longitudinally movable within, a tubular sheath. The loop member and mesh are deployed to capture a target object and partially retracted for removal of the object. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035404 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPATIBLE WITH OPERATING ROOM EQUIPMENT - A surgical retractor for retracting tissue in a surgical field in a patient includes a retractor blade formed from a material so that the retractor blade is non-magnetic, electrically non-conductive, radiolucent, sterilizable and reusable. The material may be a glass filled polymer. A handle may be coupled to a proximal portion of the retractor blade. Additionally an illumination element such as an optical waveguide or light emitting diodes may be coupled to the retractor blade for illuminating the surgical field. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035405 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE RETRACTION OF A FASCIA OR A SOFT TISSUE MANTLE IN AN OPEN SOFT TISSUE DEFECT - The invention relates to a device for reducing the retraction of the edges ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035406 | INTEGRATED RETRACTOR-DISTRACTOR SYSTEM FOR USE WITH MODULAR BONE SCREWS - A retractor-distractor system comprising a frame with slidably coupled superior and inferior arms extending therefrom. The superior arm comprises a superior clamp arm pivotally coupled to a lateral end of the superior arm, a superior ball joint received between the superior clamp arm and the superior arm, and a superior ball joint lock operable to pivot the superior clamp arm proximate to the superior arm, thereby locking the orientation of the superior ball joint. The inferior arm comprises an inferior clamp arm pivotally coupled to a lateral end of the inferior arm, an inferior ball joint received between the inferior clamp arm and the inferior arm, and an inferior ball joint lock operable to pivot the inferior clamp arm proximate to the inferior arm, thereby locking the orientation of the inferior ball joint. The superior and inferior arms are operable to receive a modular blade to retract and distract tissue. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035407 | AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY AND METHOD TO USE THE SAME - An auxiliary apparatus for MIS including an in vivo device and an in vitro device to stretch a surgery target is provided. The in vitro device comprises an in vitro magnet field-generating element. The in vivo device comprises an in vivo magnet-anchoring element to the surgery target. The in vivo magnet moves and/or rotates according to the direction change of the external magnetic field, which is generated by the in vitro magnet field-generating element, and thereby the surgery target can move in a controlled speed and/or rotate in a controlled angle according to the direction change of the external magnetic field. A method to control the auxiliary apparatus is also provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035408 | SYSTEM FOR INTRA-ABDOMINALLY MOVING AN ORGAN - A surgical tissue connector system for moving a first internal body tissue to a position away from a second internal body tissue and then holding the first internal body tissue in the position. Tissue connectors are secured to cords such that the length of cord between the tissue connectors can be easily adjusted in a laparoscopic work space. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035409 | TRANSOSSEOUS SUTURE ANCHOR - Examples of the invention include implants, instruments and methods for surgical transosseous attachment to a bone. More particularly, examples of the invention relate to knotless suture anchors. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035410 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035411 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING SOFT TISSUE TO A BONE - A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which are passed through first and second openings associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. Portions of the suture lay parallel to each other within the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes retraction of the soft tissue implant into the femoral tunnel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035412 | SUTURE ANCHOR AND METHODS OF KNOTLESS TISSUE FIXATION - Systems and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs, without knot tying. The soft tissue repair systems include self-cinching constructs with splices and loops having attached flexible materials that are pre-loaded onto modified knotless anchors (for example, swivel and/or screw-in suture anchors and/or push-in suture anchors with a distal eyelet) to position the self-locking, adjustable construct at the repair site. The systems allow for knotless tensioning of the tissue after the knotless anchors have been implanted. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035413 | SUTURE-FIXING SYSTEM - A suture-fixing system includes an endoscope, a sheath, a suture-fixing tool, a lead-in tool, an engaging portion, a suturing instrument, and an operating portion. The engaging portion is capable of forming an encircled area extended in a loop shape or a U-shape. The encircled area can pass through the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is capable of having the first delivery member and the second delivery member protrude from the endoscopic channel. The operating portion moves the first delivery member from a position in which the first delivery member and the second delivery are closed to a position passing through the encircled area while the first delivery member and the second delivery member protrude from the endoscopic channel and the encircled area portion protrudes from the distal end of the endoscope. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035414 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL SUTURING DEVICE AND METHOD - A minimally invasive surgical suturing device has a shaft; a needle slideably coupled to the shaft and having a ferrule engaging end; and a guide tip having a ferrule receiving aperture and moveably coupled to the shaft for selectable movement between a retracted position and an enabled position. In a related method, a distal shaft end, having a guide tip in a retracted position, is passed through a minimally invasive entry point and into a body cavity. The guide tip having a ferrule receiving aperture is actuated into an enabled position such that an insertion profile of the guide tip and shaft in the enabled position is larger than an access dimension of the minimally invasive entry point. A needle, slideably coupled to the shaft and having a ferrule engaging end, is advanced on a path substantially parallel to the shaft, toward and in alignment with the ferrule receiving aperture. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035415 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL SUTURING - Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for surgical suturing are provided. In general, a loading element can be configured to facilitate loading of a plate into a surgical instrument configured to facilitate passage of a suture through tissue. The surgical instrument can be configured to advance the suture through a tissue of a patient, to capture a free end or looped end of the suture after the suture's advancement through the tissue, and to pull the captured suture out of the patient's body with a portion of the suture remaining passed through the tissue within the patient's body. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035416 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND BUSHING - A surgical instrument comprising a handle assembly, and actuation member, an elongated body portion, and a locking mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the actuation member, and is configured to substantially prevent at least a partial movement of the actuation member when the elongated body portion is not engaged with a loading unit. The locking mechanism comprises a link, a bushing, and a connecting member. The link is configured for mechanical engagement with a portion of a loading unit. At least a portion of the busing is disposed proximally of at least a portion of the link. At least a portion of the connecting member is disposed proximally of at least a portion of the bushing. Engagement between a loading unit and the elongated body portion causes proximal movement of the link, the bushing, and the connecting member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035417 | APPLICATOR INSTRUMENTS FOR DISPENSING SURGICAL FASTENERS HAVING DISTAL END CAPS WITH CASTLING FOR ENGAGING OPPOSING SURFACES - An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing having an actuator and an elongated shaft extending from the housing. The applicator instrument includes a top stamping disposed within the elongated shaft, and a bottom stamping disposed within the elongated shaft that opposes the top stamping. The applicator instrument has a firing system for dispensing at least one surgical fastener from the distal end of the elongated shaft. An end cap is assembled with the distal ends of the top stamping, the bottom stamping, and the elongated shaft for stabilizing the distal end of the applicator instrument. The end cap has a distal end face with castling for engaging an opposing surface such as surgical mesh overlying tissue. The castling prevents the distal end of the applicator instrument from sliding or moving relative to the opposing surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035418 | Colored Suture Construction - A suture made of a woven braid of fibers is provided. The suture includes: at least one first end; at least one second end comprising a colorable material wherein the second end has been colored a single color along an entire length of the second end; and at least one third end comprising a colorable material wherein only a portion of the third end is colored a continuous color. In another embodiment, a method of manufacture of a suture is provided. The method includes: braiding an elongate suture from a first end, a second end comprising a colorable material, and a third end comprising a colorable material; coloring the second end a single first color along an entire length of the second end; coloring only a first portion of the third end a second color. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035419 | SURGICAL STAPLER HAVING LOCKING ARTICULATION JOINT - A laparoscopic surgical stapler can include an articulation joint between an elongate shaft and a jaw assembly. The articulation joint can include a latch mechanism allowing a user to selectively allow the jaw assembly to be freely pivotable with respect to the elongate shaft in an unlatched configuration and positionable in an aligned position or one of several predetermined articulated positions in a latched configuration. The latch mechanism of the articulation joint is biased to the latched configuration and is operable in a ‘push-to-release’ manner. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035420 | LOCKING SHIPPING WEDGE - A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035421 | POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A medical instrument having a tool assembly attachable to a distal end of the medical instrument is disclosed. The tool assembly includes a pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces for clamping tissue therebetween. The medical instrument also includes a housing having a fixed handle and a movable handle mounted to the housing and selectively movable relative to the fixed handle from a first position in spaced relation relative to the fixed handle to a second position closer to the fixed handle to actuate the clamping of tissue. The instrument further includes a selectively activatable drive assembly including a power source and a motor which is operatively coupled to the movable handle, wherein upon actuation the motor actuates the pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces. The drive assembly also includes a controller configured to variably control the rate at which the motor actuates the pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces in response to the force exerted on the movable handle. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035422 | MEANS TO PREVENT WOUND DRESSINGS FROM ADHERING TO CLOSURE DEVICE - A wound dressing for use with a closure device is disclosed. The first and second base panels of the closure device are positioned on opposite lateral sides of a wound or incision. The base panels are coupled together to maintain wound or incision closure. A release liner is removed from a bottom surface of the wound dressing. The wound dressing is positioned over the closure device and the wound or incision. Exudate is absorbed by an absorbent material of the wound dressing through a porous strip of the wound dressing. The wound dressing is slightly larger than the closure device so that its perimeter area is adhered to the skin area around the closure device. Alternatively or in combination, the wound dressing is lightly adhered to the closure device and wound or incision area so that it can be removed without harming the underlying device and tissues. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035423 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF USE FOR ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA CREATION - A multi-part medical implant device assembly for use in the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula is described herein, the implant device having an arterial section with an arterial lumen provided therein, a venous section with a venous lumen provided therein, and a connector section with a connecting lumen provided, the connector section serving to provide a fluid pathway from the arterial section to the venous section. The device may be formed of a top and a bottom portion, where the two-part assembly may facilitate surgical implantation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035424 | LUMINAL STRUCTURE ANCHORING DEVICES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a device for endoscopy or endosonography-guided transluminal interventions whereby two luminal structures in the body may be drawn toward each other and a fluid conduit formed in between. The device may have a hollow central member to which is coupled a distal retention member and in one embodiment a proximal retention member. The retention members may each be positioned inside one of the luminal structures and expanded from a first condition to an expanded second condition having an increased radius. The length of the central member may be shortened and its diameter expanded to approximate the two retention members and thereby the luminal structures. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035425 | METHODS FOR PARTIAL DIVERSION OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT - Devices and methods are used to modify a metabolic pathway of a digestive system by creating a pathway within the intestinal tract through an anastomosis between a proximal location within the intestinal tract and a distal location within the intestinal tract. In some examples, the small intestine has a first initial length and the created pathway defines a second length of the intestinal tract that is approximately ten to seventy percent of the first initial length of the small intestine. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035426 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING STENT ACROSS ADJACENT TISSUE LAYERS - Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035427 | TISSUE ANCHOR FOR SECURING TISSUE LAYERS - Tissue anchors comprise a woven filament braid body having an elongated tubular configuration and a foreshortened configuration where proximal and distal ends of the body expand radially into double-walled flange structures while leaving a cylindrical saddle region therebetween. The tissue anchors are deployed through penetrations between adjacent tissue layers, where the flanges engage the outer surfaces of the tissue layers and the saddle region resides within the tissue penetrations. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035428 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FORMING AN ANASTOMOSIS - Devices and methods for deploying an anastomotic stent between portions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are disclosed. The anastomotic stents are configured to atraumatically engage the tissue walls and to permit the flow of fluid, partially digested food, and food. The stents can be deployed using endoscopic catheter devices, laparoscopic tools, and combinations of both endoscopic tools and laparoscopic tools. Examples of anastomoses include anastomoses between the stomach and a portion of the intestines such as the jejunum. Anastomoses can also be formed between two closed ends of the intestines, such as two closed ends of the colon formed during a colon resection procedure. Anastomoses can also be formed between a fundal pouch formed during a gastric bypass procedure and the jejunum. Laparoscopic tools are disclosed to deploy a stent by selectively removing a radial restraint on a self expanding stent with the restraint removed through the laparoscopic access points. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035429 | SURGICAL APPARATUS AND STRUCTURE FOR APPLYING SPRAYABLE WOUND TREATMENT MATERIAL - A surgical stapling apparatus is provided including a cartridge assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; an anvil assembly defining a tissue contacting surface; and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge assembly and the tissue contacting surface of the anvil assembly by at least one anchor. A loading unit is provided including a surgical buttress releasably secured to an anvil assembly and/or a staple cartridge secured thereto by at least one anchor, and a drive assembly including a knife blade, wherein movement of the drive assembly from a proximal position to a distal position results in the knife blade cutting the at least one anchor and freeing each surgical buttress from the anvil assembly and/or cartridge assembly. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035430 | Devices and Methods for Treatment of Endovascular and Non-Endovascular Defects in Humans Using Occlusion Implants - Devices and methods are disclosed for occluding endovascular and non-endovascular defects, including parent artery occlusions, aneurysms and other abnormal openings in the body. The devices include one or more expandable braids that may be coupled to one or more helical coils suitable for introduction and retrieval from within a treatment area using a delivery catheter. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035431 | OCCLUDING CATHETER FOR PREVENTION OF STROKE - An occluding catheter for preventing stroke by occluding blood flow through right and left carotid arteries is provided. The occluding catheter includes a shaft that has a proximal end and a distal end, and a proximal occluding balloon carried by the shaft. The proximal occluding balloon is inflated to occlude blood flow through one of the right carotid artery and the left carotid artery. A distal occluding balloon is carried by the shaft and is inflated to occlude blood flow through one of the right carotid artery and the left carotid artery that is not occluded by the proximal occluding balloon. The shaft has a segment that is located between the proximal occluding balloon and the distal occluding balloon. Also provided is an alternative arrangement with a single occluding balloon, and an associated method of diverting emboli from cerebral circulation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035432 | Vessel Treatment Devices - A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035433 | LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUDER DEVICE ANCHORING SYSTEM, ANCHOR, AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT - The present invention relates in general to anchoring systems for occluder devices, and more specifically, to an anchoring system and method for implanting an occluder device within a left atrial appendage (“LAA”) of the heart. The anchoring system is configured so that an anchor penetrates the inner endocardium layer, middle myocardium layer, and outer epicardium layer of an LAA wall. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an occluder device anchor that has a low risk of embolization and/or causing injury to neighboring valve structures. An additional purpose of the present invention is to provide an anchoring system and method for implanting an occluder device within the LAA that allows for the occluder device to be retrievable after initial placement, reusable, and repositionable for an optimal final placement within the LAA. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035434 | LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUDER DEVICE ANCHORING SYSTEM, ANCHOR, AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT - The present invention relates in general to anchoring systems for occluder devices, and more specifically, to an anchoring system and method for implanting an occluder device within a left atrial appendage (“LAA”) of the heart. The anchoring system is configured so that an anchor penetrates the inner endocardium layer, middle myocardium layer, and outer epicardium layer of an LAA wall. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an occluder device anchor that has a low risk of embolization and/or causing injury to neighboring valve structures. An additional purpose of the present invention is to provide an anchoring system and method for implanting an occluder device within the LAA that allows for the occluder device to be retrievable after initial placement, reusable, and repositionable for an optimal final placement within the LAA. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035435 | HEART OCCLUSION DEVICES - This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035436 | Complex Coil And Manufacturing Techniques - An embolic coil which can be used for occlusive purposes in the vasculature is described. A mandrel for manufacturing a coiled structure, and method/process for manufacturing a coiled structure is described. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035437 | Devices and Methods for Treatment of Endovascular and Non-Endovascular Defects in Humans Using Occlusion Implants - Devices and methods are disclosed for occluding endovascular and non-endovascular defects, including parent artery occlusions, aneurysms and other abnormal openings in the body. The devices include one or more expandable braids that may be coupled to one or more helical coils suitable for introduction and retrieval from within a treatment area using a delivery catheter. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035438 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO STOP BLEEDING - A hemostatic device is provided to stop bleeding at a puncture site on the wrist of a patient, the device comprising a transparent flexible band to be wrapped at the site where the bleeding is to be stopped, a curved frame having an inner peripheral side and possessing a first curved portion in its first half and a second curved portion in its second half, a first balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the first half of the curved frame and a second balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the second half of the curved frame, the first balloon being larger than the second balloon. The bleeding from radial artery is stopped by compressing the radial artery at the puncture site using inflation of the first balloon and radial artery flow is increased by compression of ipsilateral ulnar artery using inflation of the second balloon. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035439 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO STOP BLEEDING - A hemostatic device is provided to stop bleeding at a puncture site on the wrist of a patient, the device comprising a transparent flexible band to be wrapped at the site where the bleeding is to be stopped, a curved frame having an inner peripheral side and possessing a first curved portion in its first half and a second curved portion in its second half, a first balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the first half of the curved frame and a second balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the second half of the curved frame. The bleeding from a first artery is stopped by compressing the first artery at the puncture site using inflation of the first balloon and the blood flow in the first artery is increased by compression of a second artery using inflation of the second balloon. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035440 | EXTREMITY TOURNIQUET WITH LOCKING BUCKLE - A tourniquet for application to a patient's limb in an emergency situation, and a method for its application. The tourniquet includes a tension-sensing mechanism used to establish a baseline tension in a loop around an injured limb, and a tension-increasing mechanism to reduce the circumference of the loop and tighten the tourniquet as required beyond the baseline tension. The tension-sensing mechanism may be incorporated in a buckle in which when sufficient tension is developed in the loop a pin protrudes to engage and maintain tension in a strap member which is part of the loop. A latch may be incorporated in the buckle to keep it in a condition in which the pin protrudes to engage the strap and maintain the baseline tension. A release tab operable to release the latch is located where it is protected against inadvertent operation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035441 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT - The ultrasonic probe for a shoulder joint includes a curved extending section curved to a probe main body toward a first intersecting direction intersecting a longitudinal axis. The curved extending section includes a first curved outer surface facing the first intersecting direction, a second curved outer surface facing a second intersecting direction opposite of the first intersecting direction, a third curved outer surface facing a first width direction perpendicular to the first and second intersecting directions, and a fourth curved outer surface facing a second width direction opposite of the first width direction. A cutting surface on the second curved outer surface is different from a cutting surface on each of the third curved outer surface and the fourth curved outer surface in extending pattern of the grooves. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035442 | MODULAR REAMING SYSTEM FOR FEMORAL REVISION - A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035443 | BI-DIRECTIONAL REAMER ASSEMBLY - An orthopedic reamer cutting tool is disclosed. The reamer is constructed having a hemispherical cutting shell that extends from an equatorial base to an apex. A plurality of cutting teeth, each having a primary tissue cutting surface, extend from the exterior surface of the cutting shell. A plurality of retractable blades, each having a secondary tissue cutting surface, are supported on a rotatable cam positioned at the base of the shell. Rotation of the cam in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction causes the retractable blades to extend through respective slits that extend through the thickness of the reamer shell. Rotation of the cam in the opposite direction causes the retractable blades to retract through the slits, back into the interior of the shell. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035444 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING VERTEBRAL BONE AND DISC TISSUE - Tissue removal probes comprise an elongated member, a drive shaft rotatably disposed within the member, and a rotatably tissue removal element mounted to the distal end of the drive shaft. One tissue removal element comprises a plurality of tissue-cutting filaments affixed at proximal and distal ends of the tissue removal element. The cutting filaments may have optional hinge points that allow the distal end of the tissue removal element to be inverted, thereby transforming the tissue removal element from a tissue-cutting device to a tissue-grasping device. Another tissue removal element may have a blunted tip to prevent distal tissue trauma and an irrigation port to provide irrigation fluid to the removed tissue and/or tissue removal element. Another tissue removal element has a proximal and distal spiral grooves that are oppositely pitched, so that removed tissue can be collected in the middle of the tissue removal element. Another tissue removal element has independent counter-rotating tissue removal elements to maintain stability during a bone cutting procedure. Still another tissue removal element takes the form of a drill bit with fluted cutting grooves. Yet another tissue removal element has cascading tissue-cutting notches that can be reciprocatably moved to remove tissue within a hole. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035445 | AXIAL LENGTHENING THROMBUS CAPTURE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are systems and methods to remove material of interest, including blood clots, from a body region, including but not limited to the circulatory system for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), cerebrovascular embolism, and other vascular occlusions. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035446 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALLOWING BLOOD FLOW THROUGH AN OCCLUDED VESSEL - A device arranged to sustain and/or provide at least partial patency of a small blood vessel exhibiting an occlusion, the device constituted of a tubular body expandable from a first small diameter state for manipulation to, and through, the occlusion of the small blood vessel and a second large diameter state, the inner dimensions of the second large diameter state being no more than 50% of the diameter of the small blood vessel at the occlusion location, the device presenting a conduit for blood flow through the occlusion when in the large diameter state. In one embodiment the small blood vessel is an intracranial blood vessel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035447 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NASAL EXUDATION - An inflatable device for insertion into a user's nose for controlling nasal exudation has an elongated shaft including at least one lumen for accommodating a fluid; an inflatable balloon connected to the shaft, the balloon being in fluid connection to the lumen; and an absorber for absorbing nasal exudates, the absorber being disposed at an outer circumference of the shaft and/or at a distal tip portion of the device. Another inflatable device for insertion into a user's nose for controlling nasal exudation has an elongated shaft including at least one lumen for accommodating a fluid; and an inflatable balloon connected to the shaft, the balloon being in fluid connection to the lumen; the balloon containing a cooling agent, wherein the cooling agent is configured to cool the balloon when coming into contact with the fluid. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035448 | APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES - An electromechanical surgical system having an instrument housing for connecting with a shaft assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The end effector is an articulating end effector and the system includes a cable tensioning system for tensioning the articulation cables. The system includes a clutch mechanism for preventing slippage of a drive cable. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035449 | INSTRUMENTS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR SOFT TISSUE DISSECTION - A differential dissecting instrument for differentially dissecting complex tissue comprising is disclosed. The differential dissecting instrument comprises a rotary drive train having a central, longitudinal axis, a distal end, and a proximal end. The differential dissecting instrument also comprises at least one differential dissecting bluntwheel, wherein the at least one differential dissecting bluntwheel is rotatably associated with the distal end of the rotary drive train, has at least one axis of rotation substantially transverse to the central, longitudinal axis of the rotary drive train, and is rotated by the rotary drive train. The bluntwheel may comprise projections that are configured to differentially dissect a complex tissue when the differential dissecting instrument is in operation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035450 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL VALVE CREATION - The present application pertains generally to medical systems and methods for creation of an autologous tissue valves within a mammalian body. In some embodiments, a system for creating an endoluminal valve from a blood vessel wall is provided. The system includes a tubular assembly having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal portion with a distal end, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end to a distal port located proximate the distal portion. The distal portion can have a supporting surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and is offset from a surface of the tubular assembly proximal the distal port. The system can further include a tissue dissection probe disposed within the first lumen. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035451 | METHODS FOR THREAD TRANSECTION OF A SOFT TISSUE - A method and apparatus for transecting soft tissue, such as a ligament, and more particularly, the transverse carpal ligament. A pair of hollow introducer needles can be used to rout a thread-like, smooth and non-abrasive cutting element around tissue, such as a soft tissue, to enable a transection of the soft tissue using minimally invasive techniques. The cutting element is routed into position about the target soft tissue such that the cutting element both enters and exits the body from the same side of the soft tissue. The smooth and non-abrasive exterior surface of the cutting element serves to provide a kerf-less cut. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035452 | TISSUE RESECTION SNARES - A tissue resection device for resecting tissue from a target site within a patient's body. The device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An actuation member extends partially through the shaft, and reciprocates within the shaft between a retracted position and an extended position. Multiple snare wires extend through the actuation member, and emerge outwards from a distal portion of the actuation member. The snare wires cooperate and join to form a snare loop, which engages the tissue intended to be resected. The snare loop is configured to enhance friction while engaging the tissue, to resect the tissue. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035453 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT - An ultrasonic probe treating a shoulder joint includes a probe main body section extended along a longitudinal axis, and a curved extending section extended in a state of curving relative to the probe main body section toward a first intersecting direction side when a certain direction intersecting the longitudinal axis is defined as the first intersecting direction. The curved extending section includes a first curved outer surface facing the first intersecting direction side, and a second curved outer surface facing a second intersecting direction side when an opposite direction of the first intersecting direction is defined as the second intersecting direction. An acute angle of a tangent line at a distal end of the second curved outer surface relative to the longitudinal axis direction is 20° or more and 25° or less. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035454 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT - The ultrasonic probe for a shoulder joint includes a curved extending section curved to a probe main body toward a first intersecting direction intersecting a longitudinal axis. The curved extending section includes a first curved outer surface facing the first intersecting direction, a second curved outer surface facing a second intersecting direction opposite of the first intersecting direction, a third curved outer surface facing a first width direction perpendicular to the first and second intersecting directions, and a fourth curved outer surface facing a second width direction opposite of the first width direction. A relay groove on a cutting surface in the second curved outer surface is continuous with extending grooves on cutting surfaces in the third curved outer surface and the fourth curved outer surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL VALVE CREATION - The present application pertains generally to medical systems and methods for creation of an autologous tissue valves within a mammalian body. In some embodiments, a system for creating an endoluminal valve from a blood vessel wall is provided. The system includes a tubular assembly having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal portion with a distal end, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end to a distal port located proximate the distal portion. The distal portion can have a supporting surface that extends in a longitudinal direction and is offset from a surface of the tubular assembly proximal the distal port. The system can further include a tissue dissection probe disposed within the first lumen. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035456 | HOLDING MECHANISM AND INSERTION DEVICE - A holding mechanism includes an opening portion through which the guide member is inserted in a bending state. The mechanism includes a gap portion which has a cutout surface that is provided by cutting out one part of the holding mechanism in a radial direction of a central axis of an insertion opening portion, and that guides the guide member into the opening portion from the insertion opening portion. The mechanism includes a lock mechanism which is provided in the radial direction and which locks the guide member inserted through the opening portion at two places different from each other in positions in the central axis direction of the insertion opening portion so that one part of the guide member maintains the bending state. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035457 | METHODS FOR PLACING A SYMPATHETIC BLOCK, CATHETERS, CATHETER ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - Methods of providing sympathetic nerve blocks comprise inserting a portion of a catheter into a subject. A distal end of the catheter is positioned on a lateral side of at least one vertebra of a vertebral column of the subject proximate to a portion of a sympathetic nervous system of the subject. A medication is supplied through the catheter to effect a sympathetic nerve block in the subject. Methods of alleviating pain in lower extremities of subjects comprise inserting a portion of a catheter into a subject and supplying a medication through the catheter. Catheters and catheter assemblies may be used in administering such sympathetic nerve blocks. Catheters and catheter assemblies may be used in administering medication to one or more of a peripheral nervous system of a subject and a spinal cord of a subject. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035458 | TREATMENT INSTRUMENT INSERTION ASSISTING TOOL - A treatment instrument insertion assisting tool is provided with: a connection portion configured to be connected to a channel of a tool inserted into a subject; an introduction port for a treatment instrument inserted into the channel via the connection portion; a cylindrical guiding portion tapered from the introduction port to the connection portion; and a plurality of recess portions provided on an outer circumferential edge of the introduction port, each of the recess portions having such a shape that gradually increases in width from the connection portion side toward the introduction port side and that is recessed toward the connection portion side. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035459 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE - An access device for placing a medical article within a body space includes a needle, a dilator, and a sheath. The dilator can be coaxially and slideably disposed about the needle, and the sheath can be coaxially and slideably disposed about the dilator. The access device can further include a inner member coaxially disposed between the needle and dilator. The needle can include a fenestration in fluid communication with a space between the needle and inner member. When the needle punctures a blood vessel, the fenestration allows blood to flow into the space between the needle and inner member to provide a visual indicator to a physician or healthcare professional that the needle is in a vessel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035460 | EXPANDABLE ACCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments may include an expandable access system having contracted and expanded configurations. The system and methods may include an expandable access device having a helix or wrapped shape. Embodiments may include a cannula, stent, needle, trocar, introducer, fastener, and/or any other devices disclosed herein. Embodiments may also include an expandable trocar positionable in at least a portion of the access device. A sleeve or band may be disposed over at least a portion of the access device and configured to resist radial expansion of the access device. Expansion of the trocar and/or receipt of an object may radially expand the access device between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035461 | REVERSIBLE TATTOO COLORANT AND METHOD - A tattoo ink or colorant has magnetic properties. The ink is delivered to the proper depth of the skin. The colorant remains in place, forming the desired visible design. When removal of the tattoo is desired, a magnet is topically applied to draw the ink or colorant to move the nanoparticles to the epidermis. The nanoparticles are then shed from the epidermis along with squamous cell debris. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035462 | UNIPLANAR PEDICLE FASTENER - A uniplanar pedicle fastener that is bottom-loaded and has a two-part pivoting mechanism is provided. The bottom loading is effected by particular complementary shapes of the fastener head and an opening in the bottom of the housing. The pivoting mechanism is provided by a protrusion and recess in the fastener head and housing bottom, respectively. The complementary dimensions of the fastener head, protrusion, housing opening, and recess permit both the bottom loading at one orientation, and, at a second generally perpendicular orientation, the pivoting articulation. The uniplanar pedicle fastener of the present invention can be attached to other pedicle fastener assemblies as part of a spinal stabilization apparatus. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035463 | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - An orthopedic connection assembly is described that comprises a housing member for receiving an implant that is operably connected to a receiving member for receiving an anchor member. The connection assembly is configured to have a locking mechanism that secures and fixes the relative orientation between the implant and the anchor member. The connection assembly can comprise a plate member receivable within the housing member. When a securing member such as a set screw is introduced downwardly into the housing member to secure the implant, the securing member applies a lateral force to the plate member, which presses against an interference member within the receiving member. The interference member presses against the anchor member, such that the anchor member is fixed in a position relative to the implant. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035464 | ADJUSTABLE-ANGLE SPINAL FIXATION ELEMENT - A spinal fixation device is provided having first and second elongate members that are angularly adjustable relative to one another. Each elongate member can include a connecting feature formed on a terminal end thereof, and each connecting feature can be coupled to one another to allow angular movement of the first and second elongate members. The device can also include a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the connecting feature on each of the first and second elongate members to lock the elongate members in a fixed position relative to one another. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035465 | POSTERIOR SPINAL STABILIZATION PLATE DEVICE - A device for connecting two spinal rods is provided. In one form, the device includes two clamping devices for receiving and locking to spinal rods and a central bridge or plate member that couples the clamping devices. In one aspect, the clamping devices are unitary members with deflectable jaw portions that snap-fit and then locked by operation of actuators. In another aspect, one or both of the clamping devices are adjustably coupled to the central bridge or plate member to allow at least translation and pivoting or rotation of the clamping devices relative to a central axis of the elongate bridge member. The clamping devices may be coupled to the bridge or plate member with the same locking actuator that causes clamping of the clamp device so that the positions of the clamp device and the spinal rod are locked into place by manipulation of only a single locking actuator. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035466 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING SPINAL IMPLANT DEVICE WITH FUSION CAGE - A method of implanting a spinal implant device. The method includes removing a portion of a superior spinolaminar junction and an inferior spinolaminar junction. The method includes removing a portion of each facet joint. The method includes providing the spinal implant device including a fusion cage having a superior saddle portion, an inferior saddle portion and opposing cage ends. The method includes positioning the fusion cage between spinous processes with the superior saddle portion receiving the superior spinolaminar junction where the portion of the superior spinolaminar junction having been removed, the inferior saddle portion receiving the inferior spinolaminar junction, and opposing cage ends respectively contacting the opposing facet joints. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035467 | Spinal Stabilization System - A spinal stabilization system and method are provided for treating a patient's spinal column, for maintaining preselected spacing and movement between adjacent vertebrae in a spinal column, and for providing overall stability thereto. The system includes interlaminar members positioned in the spaces intermediate a first vertebra and the vertebrae positioned immediately above and immediately below and adjacent to the first vertebra. The interlaminar members are operatively connected to one another by an adjustable support structure and cooperate therewith to maintain the preselected spacing between adjacent vertebrae and to provide overall stability to the spinal column. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035468 | VERTEBRAL JOINT IMPLANTS AND DELIVERY TOOLS - A spinal joint distraction system for treating a facet joint including articular surfaces having a contour is disclosed and may include a delivery device including a generally tubular structure adapted to engage a facet joint, an implant adapted to be delivered through the delivery device and into the facet joint, the implant comprising two members arranged in opposed position, and an implant distractor comprising a generally elongate member adapted to advance between the two members of the implant causing separation of the members and distraction of the facet joint, wherein the implant is adapted to conform to the shape of the implant distractor and/or the articular surfaces of the facet upon being delivered to the facet joint. Several embodiments of a system, several embodiments of an implant, and several methods are disclosed including a method for interbody fusion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035469 | COMPOSITE INTERNAL FIXATORS - A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035470 | INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANTS FOR REPLACING LOST BONE - A bone transport system includes a nail having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured for securing to a first portion of bone, the distal end configured for securing to a second portion of bone. The system includes a housing having a wall with a longitudinal opening extending a length along a portion thereof. The system further includes a transport sled having a length that is shorter than the length of the longitudinal opening, the transport sled configured for securing to a third portion of bone, the transport sled further configured to be moveable along the longitudinal opening. The system further includes a magnetic assembly disposed within the nail and configured to be non-invasively actuated by a moving magnetic field, wherein actuation of the magnetic assembly moves the transport sled along the longitudinal opening. The system further includes a ribbon extending on opposing sides of the transport sled and substantially covering the longitudinal opening. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035471 | Intramedullary repair system for bone fractures - An intramedullary bone fixation device is disclosed herein. The device includes a first longitudinally extending member, a second longitudinally extending member, and a coupling member. The first longitudinally extending member includes a connector end and a bone engagement end opposite the connector end. The second longitudinally extending member includes a connector end and a bone engagement end opposite the connector end. The coupling member is configured to engage the connector ends of the respective longitudinally extending members, thereby coupling the first longitudinally extending member to the second longitudinally extending member. The device may be provided in an kit form at least partially unassembled. The device may be delivered into a fracture and fully assembled within the fracture or adjacent bone via percutaneous or minimally invasive surgical procedures. The device, on account of its configuration and assembly, may be considered modular in some cases. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035472 | REVERSIBLE BONE COUPLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A reversible bone coupling device including a first component having a first elongated stem portion for insertion from a first end longitudinally into a surface of a first bone piece, and a second component having a second elongated stem portion for insertion from a second end longitudinally into a surface of a second bone piece, and a connector extending from a second top for coupling with the first component and reversibly locking therein. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035473 | TWO-WIRE TECHNIQUE FOR INSTALLING HAMMERTOE IMPLANT - A method includes inserting a first surgical device into an exposed first end of a first bone until a trailing end of the first surgical device is disposed adjacent to the first end of the first bone. A second surgical device is inserted into an exposed first end of a second bone while the first surgical device remains disposed within the first bone. A first portion of an implant is advanced into the second bone while being engaged with a passageway defined by the implant such that the implant is guided by the second surgical device. The second surgical device is removed from the second bone and from its engagement with the implant. The first bone is repositioned such that the first surgical device is aligned with the passageway defined by the implant, and the first bone is forced into engagement with a second portion of the implant. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035474 | INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INSERTING AN IMPLANT INTO A BONE - An intramedullary implant system, and method for placement within a bone system are provided by the invention. The implant includes a body with at least one pair of beams arranged about a longitudinal axis of the body. The beams are each fixed to the body and each have an end. The end of one of the beams of a pair is releasably coupled to the other beam of the pair by a k-wire from one end of which extends a flexible tail. The beams are each deflectable between (i) a coupled and biased position for insertion of the beams into a respective bone, and (ii) an uncoupled position for gripping bone. The beams of each pair in the uncoupled position being arranged so as to compressively engage the bone. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035475 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT KIT - An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035476 | PERIPROSTHETIC PLATING SYSTEM INCLUDING PLATE WITH SYSTEM FOR RETAINING TENSION ON A CABLE - A system, devices and methods are provided for facilitating stabilization of periarticular fractures. The system includes a compression plate and one or more of a cerclage cable for encircling the bone and securing the compression plate to the bone, a crimp lug for securing the cable in tension relative to the bone and/or a plate, and a supplemental plate coupled to the compression plate and adapted to receive bicortical or unicortical bone screws to further secure the compression plate relative to the bone. In addition, the system includes a cable tensioner for temporarily retaining the cable in tension and then applying a tension to the cable until a desired compression is effected between a plate and bone and while a cable retaining structure is secured to the cable to retain the applied tension on the cable. Also provided is a jig for use with plates for minimally invasive fracture stabilization. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035477 | ADJUSTABLE BONE PLATES - Bone plates having an adjustable joint, and methods of using the bone plates to fix bones. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035478 | System and Method for Minimally Invasive Clavicle Plate Application - A bone fixation plate, comprises an elongated body contoured to conform to the anatomy of a clavicle, the elongated body comprising a head at a first end and a shaft extending therefrom to a second end, the second end further comprising a reduced diameter tapered tip configured to permit insertion of the elongate body through a minimally invasive incision formed adjacent the clavicle. The bone fixation plate also comprises a first plate hole extending through the shaft from a proximal face to a distal face, the first plate hole formed as a combination hole and a second plate hole extending through the head from the proximal face to the distal face, the second plate hole being threaded. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035479 | FIXING TOOL FOR OPEN-WEDGE HIGH TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY - The present invention relates to a fixing tool for an open-wedge high tibial osteotomy, and a fixing tool for an open-wedge high tibial osteotomy, which is installed on a tibia cut open due to a tibial osteotomy, includes: a fixing plate which includes a head portion that has a plurality of nut holes, and an elongated plate that has a plurality of nut holes and a long hole and is formed to protrude from one side of the head portion; screws which are coupled to the nut holes; and a block which is detachably installed in the long hole by using a fixing screw. Therefore, the fixing tool is closely fixed to a tibia, which has been cut open due to a procedure of a high tibial osteotomy, thereby enabling solid union of the tibia. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035480 | INTERNAL BONE FIXATION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a bone fixation device. The fixation device has a head portion having a conduit and a plurality of pawls formed therein along one side of the conduit; and an elongation strip having a hooked end and a plurality of ratchet teeth formed thereon the body of the strip. The head portion is connected to the non-hooked end of the elongation strip at an angle between 100-170 degrees, and the plurality of pawls of the head portion engage the plurality of teeth when the elongation strip is inserted into the conduit of the head portion to form a loop around the weaken or fractured bone so as to stabilize the weaken or fractured bone. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035481 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN BONE TISSUE - A woven retention device can include a pair of connected opposing lattice segments comprising intersecting filaments. The pair of connected opposing lattice segments can be configured to be placed in a portion of a circumference of a bone hole of a bone. A method of inserting a woven retention device can include inserting a woven retention device into a bone hole of a bone. The inserting the pair of opposing lattice segments can cover only a portion of a circumferential area of the bone hole. The method can include securing a fastening device into the bone hole having the inserted woven retention device. Upon securing the fastening device into the bone hole, a portion of the fastening device interfaces directly with the surface of the bone in the bone hole and a portion of the fastening device can interface directly with the bone interface of the woven retention device. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035482 | TAPPING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN BONE TISSUE - A soft tapping device for preparing a bone hole that includes a substantially cylindrical insert that is sized to enter into a compressed woven retention device. The substantially cylindrical insert has protrusions that are adaptable to expand portions of a compressed woven retention device inside the bone hole. The substantially cylindrical insert is also configured to exit from the compressed woven retention device without changing the expanded portions of the compressed woven retention device. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035483 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR VERTEBROSTENTING - The invention relates to a method of creating a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other body structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to create the curvilinear cavity. One such device is a curved drill including a lever and cam sub assembly. The curved drill can include a spring assembly that controls the curvature of the drill. The lever and cam sub assembly can be provided to allow tension to be reduced in the spring assembly. | 2017-02-09 |