38th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220296185 | Filter System And Method For Imaging A Subject - A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296186 | FLAT PANEL DETECTOR, DRIVING METHOD THEREOF AND DETECTION DEVICE - The present disclosure discloses a flat panel detector, a driving method thereof and a detection device. The flat panel detector includes: at least one stage of first demultiplexer, wherein signal output terminals of a first stage of first demultiplexer are connected with the scanning signal lines in one-to-one correspondence, signal output terminals of other stage of first demultiplexer serves as signal input terminals of the previous stage of first demultiplexer, the first demultiplexers are configured to provide signals of the signal input terminals to all the signal output terminals in time division, the signal input terminals and the signal output terminals included in the different stages of first demultiplexers differ from one another, and the quantity of the signal input terminals and the quantity of the signal output terminals are reduced stage by stage from the first stage of first demultiplexer to the last stage of first demultiplexer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296187 | X-RAY SCATTER REDUCING DEVICE FOR USE WITH 2D MAMMOGRAPHY AND TOMOSYNTHESIS - Systems and methods for reducing X-ray scatter during breast imaging, and more specifically during tomosynthesis imaging. In one embodiment, an anti-scatter grid having a plurality of septa may be configured to be positioned relative to an X-ray imaging device such that each septum of the plurality of septa extends along a direction substantially parallel to a coronal plane of a subject during imaging of the subject using the X-ray imaging device. The X-ray imaging device may be operable in a tomosynthesis mode for imaging of a breast of the subject and may include the anti-scatter grid disposed between a breast platform and the X-ray detector. The anti-scatter grid may be configured to move in a direction substantially parallel to a sagittal plane of the subject during tomosynthesis imaging. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296188 | MOBILE X-RAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOBILE X-RAY DEVICE - A mobile X-ray device with an adjustable recording system that is arranged on a device trolley is provided. The adjustable recording system has an X-ray source and an X-ray detector for recording X-ray images of an object. The mobile X-ray device includes a system controller for actuating the X-ray device, a calculation unit for real-time determination of a scattered radiation distribution from an X-ray radiation generated by the X-ray source in at least parts of the surrounding area of the X-ray device, and a display unit that is arranged on the device trolley and/or the recording system. The display unit is configured for display, taking place substantially in real time, of at least one item of information dependent upon the determined scattered radiation distribution in at least one part of the surroundings of the mobile X-ray device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296189 | IMAGING SYSTEM WITH ADAPTIVE OBJECT MAGNIFICATION - An imaging system that is configured to automatically obtain and provide two and three-dimensional digital images of various types of objects (e.g., tissue specimens, animals, electrical devices, etc.) for use in analysis thereof in a manner free of manual repositioning of the objects between images and free of movement of an electromagnetic radiation source and detector within or relative to a cabinet housing of the system. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296190 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a radiographic image display device that includes a display on which a first focus highlight to focus on one imaging condition among multiple imaging conditions and a second focus highlight to focus on a button for displaying a taken image are displayed; and a hardware processor. After completion of an imaging session in the one imaging condition, the hardware processor transitions the first focus highlight to an imaging condition for a next imaging session and transitions the second focus highlight to the button for displaying an image taken in the one imaging condition. The hardware processor controls a transition destination of at least one of the first focus highlight and the second focus highlight according to a type of the next imaging session performed after the imaging session in the one imaging condition. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296191 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, METHOD FOR VALIDATION OF DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, AND TREATMENT METHOD - In a method for diagnosing and treating a patient having lesions in both arteries of left and right lower limbs. By determining that a lesion distal to an aortailiac bifurcation is to be treated first, catheters and an operation time can be reduced. The lesion to be treated first can be on a priority basis based on diagnostic data, deciding that a lesion proximal to the bifurcation is to be treated next, and then treating the lesions substantially continuously. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296192 | BONE TRABECULAE INDEX FOR X-RAY DARK-FIELD RADIOGRAPHY - Bone Trabeculae Index for X-Ray Dark-Field Radiography A method ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296193 | FAST AND AUTOMATIC POSE ESTIMATION USING INTRAOPERATIVELY LOCATED FIDUCIALS AND SINGLE-VIEW FLUOROSCOPY - A method of representing a relative change in position and/or orientation of a bone portion during a surgical procedure according to some embodiments of the invention includes receiving preoperative x-ray computed tomography (CT) images of a bone that will have a portion separated and moved during the surgical procedure. Multiple x-ray images are received, each a different view of the bone during the surgical procedure prior to separating and moving the portion, where the bone has a fiducial marker fixed relative to that portion and another fiducial marker fixed relative to a stationary portion of the bone. The fiducial markers each have at least three radio-opaque points and remain substantially fixed with respect to each other. The position of the radio-opaque points is determined relative to a three-dimensional representation of the bone from the preoperative CT images. After separating and moving the portion, a single x-ray image is received that includes both fiducial markers. The relative change in position and/or orientation is estimated using the single x-ray image. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296194 | PET IMAGING USING MULTIPLE ORGAN SPECIFIC SHORT CT SCANS - A method of minimizing a patient's exposure to CT scan radiation during the mu-map generation process in a long axial field of view (FOV) PET scan includes performing a long axial FOV PET scan on a patient; performing one or multiple truncated FOV CT scan of a region in the patient's body in which the organs of interest lies; generating a truncated mu-map covering the truncated CT FOV; and generating a mu-map for the whole long axial FOV of the PET scan by extending the truncated mu-map generated from the truncated FOV CT scan by estimating the missing mu-map data using the PET data. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296195 | System And Method For Imaging A Subject - A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296196 | Method for Monitoring PET Readout Positions Using MRI Fiducials - Described herein is a method to measure the position of the PET System using the MRI, through the use of MRI coils and fiducials. This approach offers a route to automated calibration which is more flexible than other approaches. This method of position measurement is useful for example in systems which have moving or removeable PET readout board systems or moving or removeable PET scintillator blocks. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296197 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDICATION AND SELECTION OF REGION OF INTEREST FOR X-RAY DOSE ADJUSTMENT - A system and a method by which multiple regions or objects of interest can be indicated within an X-ray image, from which a user can select a primary region or object of interest and accordingly adjust the appropriate X-ray dose for obtaining a better quality image of the selected regions or objects of interest. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296198 | DOSE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE MOUNTABLE TO DIAGNOSTIC RADIATION EQUIPMENT AND DOSE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - The present invention relates to the dose adjustment device mountable to diagnostic radiation equipment and the dose adjustment system which allows radiation exposure in each portion of in the irradiation area to be prevented, and are configured as modules that are attachable to diagnostic radiation equipment, thus having the effect of allowing a radiation shielding function to be easily added to existing equipment without changing the structure thereof. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296199 | MARKER AND SIGNAL DEVICE FOR INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF A LASER - The present invention relates to the positioning of a laser emitted by a medical device, such as a C-arm X-ray machine. A marker is, in use, positioned on a patient's body, and includes at least one sensor that senses the presence of the laser. A signal emitter is operably coupled to the marker and emits an observable signal, such as a colored light, when the at least one sensor is struck by the laser. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296200 | REMOTE OPERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, REMOTE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A remote operation control system includes a simulation device, a target device and a control device. The control device is coupled to the simulation device and the target device, and is configured to determine first position data and first attitude data of the simulation device when the simulation device moves to a set state, and control the target device to move to a same state as the set state based on the first position data and the first attitude data. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296201 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WIRELESSLY CHARGING DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTORS - Various methods and systems are provided for wirelessly charging a digital x-ray detector of an x-ray imaging system in at least two orientations. In one example, a method comprises: detecting a digital x-ray detector in a charging area of an x-ray system, the charging area including a first power source; pairing the digital x-ray detector to the x-ray system via a wireless connection with the x-ray system; and wirelessly charging the digital x-ray detector via the first power source. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296202 | SELF CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING OFFSET ANGLE IN A PHOTON COUNTING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM - An apparatus, system and method for calibrating an x-ray apparatus including acquiring sinogram data by scanning a symmetrical phantom using a plurality of detector channels; generating mirror-copied sinogram data by mirror-copying at least one of first sinogram data and second sinogram data of the acquired sinogram data, wherein the first sinogram data and the second sinogram data are generated by dividing the sinogram data at a center detector channel of the plurality of detector channels; outputting a first reconstructed image by reconstructing the mirror-copied sinogram data; and determining a calibration parameter based on the first reconstructed image. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296203 | CT IMAGING APPARATUS - The invention relates, in particular, to structures of a dental and medical cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) apparatus. The basic construction of the apparatus includes two elongated frame parts ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296204 | DIGESTIVE CANAL SCANNING DEVICE, BODY SCANNING DEVICE, BODY SCANNING METHOD AND ACOUSTIC-BASED DIGESTIVE ORGAN MONITORING SYSTEM - A digestive canal scanning device of the present invention includes a sensor module, a data processing unit, and an analysis unit. A body scanning device of the present invention includes a sensor module, a data processing unit, and an analysis unit. An acoustic digestive organ monitoring system of the present invention includes an auscultation unit, an artifact collection unit, a signal extraction unit, a feature extraction unit, a database, an artificial neural network, and a wireless communication unit. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296205 | ULTRASOUND IMAGE-BASED DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM FOR CORONARY ARTERY LESION USING MACHINE LEARNING AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF SAME - Provided are a diagnostic system for predicting fractional flow reserve (FFR) through a machine learning algorithm based on an ultrasound image of a coronary artery and diagnosing the presence of a coronary artery lesion, and a diagnostic method thereof. The diagnostic method of diagnosing an ischemic lesion of a coronary artery includes: obtaining an intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) image of a coronary artery lesion of a patient; obtaining a mask image in which a vascular lumen is separated, by inputting the IVUS image into a first artificial intelligence model; extracting an IVUS feature from the mask image; and obtaining an FFR prediction value by inputting information including the IVUS feature into a second artificial intelligence model, and determining presence of an ischemic lesion. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296206 | CONTRAST ENHANCED ULTRASOUND IMAGING WITH CHANGING SYSTEM OPERATION DURING WASH-IN, WASH-OUT - An ultrasound system acquires and displays contrast-enhanced ultrasound images as a bolus of contrast agent washes into and out of a region of interest in the body. During the wash-in, wash-out cycle the operation of the ultrasound system is changed to optimize system performance for different portions of the contrast cycle. The ultrasound transmission, receive signal processing, and image processing are among the operations of the ultrasound system which may be changed. The changes in system operation are invoked automatically at predetermined times or event occurrence during the wash-in, wash-out cycle. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296207 | IN-VIVO QUANTIFICATION OF FAT CONTENT IN AN ORGAN OF A LIVING SUBJECT USING ULTRASOUND - A method is disclosed for determining the percent volume of fat in an organ (advantageously, the liver) of a living subject. Radiation (advantageously shear waves of known frequency and amplitude) is directed into the liver. The speed with which the radiation propagates within the liver, and the attenuation of the amplitude of the radiation caused by the liver, are measured. From these measured quantities, the percent volume of fat in the liver can be determined. The determination can be carried out by calculation, or by using a nomogram. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296208 | LOUPE DISPLAY - A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296209 | FETAL ULTRASOUND PROCESSING UNIT - An ultrasound processing unit and method for use in ultrasound fetal monitoring are provided. The processing unit is configured to receive Doppler ultrasound data corresponding to one or more initial trial depth windows within the fetal region. From these, an ultrasound signal for each trial depth window is extracted. Unlike approaches of the state of the art that seek the optimum depth range based on signal strength, in the present disclosure a defined measure of statistical structure of the signal is computed for each depth signal, wherein the measure of statistical structure corresponds to an intrinsic statistical property or characteristic of the signal. A new recording window is then selected for acquiring a fetal heart rate signal, based on selecting a window which is estimated to maximize the measure of statistical structure of ultrasound signals derived from the new window. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296210 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING MOVEMENT STATE OF HEART - A method for evaluating a movement state of a heart is provided and includes: obtaining a plurality of consecutive heart ultrasound images corresponding to a heart and accordingly estimating a plurality of left ventricular volumes corresponding to the heart ultrasound images; finding a plurality of specific extremums in the left ventricular volumes and accordingly estimating a plurality of time differences among the specific extremums; estimating a statistical characteristic value of the time differences based on the time differences; and determining that an abnormal movement state of the heart occurs in response to determining that at least one of the time differences deviates from the statistical characteristic value up to a predetermined threshold. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296211 | CONTROL HANDLE FOR STERRABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate shaft including a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the flexible elongate shaft is configured for insertion into a patient body; a distal tip that comprises an imaging element and is operably associated with the distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft; and a control handle coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate shaft, wherein the control handle includes: a first actuator configured to position the imaging element within the patient body; and a first frictional member coupled to the first actuator and arranged to contact the first actuator to control positioning of the imaging element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296212 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus including an ultrasound probe which outputs transmission ultrasound corresponding to a drive signal, which receives reflected ultrasound from the subject and which outputs a received signal according to the reflected ultrasound; a drive signal outputter which outputs the drive signal to the ultrasound probe; a hardware processor which controls the drive signal outputter to output a first drive signal having a first drive waveform and a second drive signal having a second drive waveform that is different from the first drive waveform; a received signal generator which generates a first received signal based on the reflected ultrasound corresponding to the transmission ultrasound that is output based on the first drive signal and a second received signal based on the reflected ultrasound corresponding to the transmission ultrasound that is output based on the second drive signal; and an extractor which extracts by arithmetic of the first received signal and the second received signal a received signal component which to be used in imaging. Frequency spectrums of the first drive signal and the second drive signal have a first intensity peak on a low frequency side of a center frequency of the transmission frequency, a second intensity peak on a high frequency side of the center frequency and a third intensity peak at a frequency between a frequency corresponding to the first intensity peak and a frequency corresponding to the second intensity peak, in a frequency band included in a transmission frequency band at −20 dB of the ultrasound probe. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296213 | CORRECTING PROBE INDUCED DEFORMATION IN AN ULTRASOUND FUSING IMAGING SYSTEM - A fusion imaging system co-registers and fuses real time ultrasound images with reference images such as those produced by MRI or CT imaging. In an illustrated implementation, previously acquired CT or MRI or ultrasound images are loaded into the system. An ultrasound system is operated in conjunction with a tracking system so that the ultrasound probe and images can be spatially tracked. A computerized image processor registers the probe position with a reference image of the anatomy being scanned by the probe and determines whether the probe appears to be inside the skin line of the subject. If that is the case it is due to probe compression of the subject, and the reference image is modified to locate the skin line in the reference image in front of the ultrasound probe. The modified reference images can then be readily co-registered and fused with the ultrasound images produced by the probe. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296214 | GEL PAD FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - A gel pad for facilitating ultrasound scanning between an ultrasound transducer and a skin surface is provided. The gel pad has a first surface being bendable with a small degree and maintained locally flat, and a second surface being more bendable than the first surface for contacting the skin surface. A coupling media is arranged between the first and second surface with a stiffness gradient increasing from the second surface to the first surface. The first surface is capable of facilitating the ultrasound transducer to move swiftly on the gel pad. The second surface is capable of conforming to a non-uniform shape of the skin surface. On the first or second surface, position markers are provided for determining coordinates of the ultrasound transducer, by blocking ultrasound signals from transmitting through the gel pad to generate dark strips or marks in the ultrasound images. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296215 | ULTRASOUND-GUIDED DRUG-LOADED MICROBUBBLE DELIVERY METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of delivery of an ultrasound-guided drug-loaded microbubble, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The method includes: emitting a first ultrasonic signal by utilizing an array transducer, to break a drug-loaded microbubble in a current breaking region; emitting a second ultrasonic signal by utilizing the array transducer, to obtain an ultrasound image; identifying a contour of a blood vessel of the breaking region based on the ultrasound image; and updating a characteristic parameter of the breaking region based on the contour of the blood vessel. According to the method, the breaking region is updated in real time based on the contour of the blood vessel, so that delivery accuracy of a drug-loaded microbubble is improved, and avoiding unnecessary tissue damage. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296216 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS BASED ON CONTRAST-ENHANCED ULTRASOUND IMAGES - Disclosed are an image processing method and an apparatus based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound images, a computer readable storage medium and an electronic device. The image processing method based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound images includes: performing a first decoupling operation on a first contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence to generate a second contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence corresponding to the first contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence, the first decoupling operation being used to improve spatial sparsity of microbubbles; and performing a second decoupling operation on the second contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence to generate a third contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence corresponding to the second contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence, the second decoupling operation being used to improve temporal sparsity of the microbubbles. The image processing method based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound images not only improve a signal-to-noise ratio of a contrast-enhanced ultrasound image sequence, but also improves a degree of spatial-temporal sparsity of the microbubbles. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296217 | ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC THICKNESS MEASUREMENT METHOD - An ultrasonic thickness measurement device includes: an ultrasonic probe including eight or less ultrasonic elements each including a transmission element and a receiving element, the transmission element and the receiving element being ultrasonic elements; and a controller configured to determine a thickness of target body tissue from tomographic image data of a body of a subject acquired based on a received signal that is received by each of the receiving elements of each of the ultrasonic elements. The controller determines the thickness from the tomographic image data based on each of the received signals that is received by each of the ultrasonic elements. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296218 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING VENTRICULAR VOLUME - A method for estimating a ventricular volume is provided and includes: obtaining a left ventricular mask image corresponding to a heart ultrasound image, where the left ventricular mask image is a binary image; finding 3 reference point pixels in the left ventricular mask image, where each of the reference point pixels has a first value, each of the reference point pixels is surrounded by N surrounding pixels, and the surrounding pixels of each of the reference point pixels include N1 first surrounding pixels with the first value and N2 second surrounding pixels with a second value; estimating a left ventricular volume corresponding to the heart ultrasound image based on the reference point pixels. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296219 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GUIDANCE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING - Methods and systems are provided for generating user guidance for ultrasound imaging. In one example, a method includes determining, with a probe recommendation model, a user action to an ultrasound probe prior to and/or during acquisition of a current ultrasound image frame, one or more anatomical features in the current ultrasound image frame, and an anatomy view of the current ultrasound image frame, and outputting, for display on a display device, a probe motion recommendation based on the user action, the one or more anatomical features, and the anatomy view. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296220 | BIOMATERIAL COLLECTION APPARATUS AND ASSEMBLIES - Apparatus and assemblies for automated sterile collection of urine and other biomaterials for medical testing, law enforcement testing, etc. Individual sample collection cartridges include an inflatable collection conduit and an inflatable collection vessel. The collection vessel can be sealed in multiple locations in a chronologically sequential manner to segregate an initial or “dirty” portion of a urine stream. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296221 | Device and Method for Pre-Term Birth Risk Assessment - The invention relates to a vaginal fluid monitoring device embedded into a feminine sanitary pad, said device comprising a stack of the following elements: An absorbent layer ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296222 | Dual Syringe for Use with Percutaneous Aspirating Cannula - The dual syringe with percutaneous cannula is a medical device for harvesting and transferring cells for autologous transplantation without the requirement of a surgical setting or ambulatory care. The dual syringe is a closed sterile system that allows for the harvesting syringe to harvest the cells/tissue from a first location of a patient which is then centrifuged to aggregate the cells. The aggregated cell pellet is transferred to a transfer syringe. The cell pellet is then reinjected by the transfer syringe into the patient at a second location for therapeutic purpose. The percutaneous cannula permits insertion of a cannula, with the assistance of a needle, without the need of a surgical incision or trocar. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296223 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLOSING AN APERTURE IN A TISSUE - The present invention relates to a medical apparatus for closing an aperture, an incision, a puncture, a passage through tissue and/or a communication with a blood vessel or other body lumen (short: aperture) of a tissue of a patient, the medical apparatus comprising a closing device holder, for releasably receiving one or more closing devices; and a retracting unit to come into contact with opposite sides of the aperture and for retracting them and/or for spreading the aperture causing it to change its shape into a slit or a slit-like or a more slit-like aperture or to spread or to augment the dimension or diameter of the aperture in at least one or in exactly one dimension of the aperture. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296224 | ACUTE DELIVERY OF A DRUG OR FLUID TO AN OCULAR SURFACE - A system, assembly, or method for the acute delivery of medications or fluids to a surface such as the eye includes a rod coupled to an absorbent material. The rod and the absorbent material may be advanced through a casing to be delivered to a patient's tissue. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296225 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY - A system for performing minimally invasive surgery includes a holding arm, a holding arm interface, an actuation unit detachably disposed on the holding arm interface, and an endoscopic sheath assembly disposed on the holding arm interface opposite the actuation unit. The actuation unit includes a component bay configured to receive a camera, lens and first and second removable and disposable cartridges. Each cartridge includes a concentric tube array extending therefrom, each array including at least one guide tube and a surgical tool disposed inside the guide tube. Numerous safety and communication features are disposed on the various components of the system to ensure failsafe operation and to prevent damage to equipment or harm to patients. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296226 | SURGICAL DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A device for delivering an implant to a surgical location of a patient is provided. In some embodiments, an example device includes a polymer body having first and second tapered sections and a sealed cavity defined by the polymer body. The polymer body is separable between the first and second tapered sections. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296227 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE ADHESIVE NEBULIZER AND CLOGGING PREVENTION CONTAINER - A nebulizer capable of reliably intermittently applying a biological tissue adhesive is provided. A biological tissue adhesive nebulizer includes a first tube | 2022-09-22 |
20220296228 | MINIMALLY DISRUPTIVE RETRACTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR SPINAL SURGERY - This application describes a surgical retractor and related methods for providing access to a surgical target site for the purpose performing minimally invasive spinal fusion across one or more segments of the spinal column. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296229 | SURGICAL CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS FOR SECURING TISSUE - Suture constructs and methods are provided for securing soft tissue to bone. One exemplary embodiment of a construct includes a first limb, a second limb, a coaxial region, and a collapsible snare defined by the first and second limbs. The coaxial region can be formed by a portion of the second limb being disposed in a volume of the first limb, which allows for a low profile construct that is useful in various soft tissue repair procedures. The construct can be configured to be disposed in tissue to draw the tissue toward bone, and the coaxial region can be deconstructed so that the first and second limbs can be used to help secure the desired location of the tissue with respect to the bone. Various features of the construct and methods for using the same in a surgical procedure are also provided. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296230 | METHOD OF SHIFTING A SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A method of operating a surgical stapling instrument comprising a shifting mechanism is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296231 | STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A PULSED MOTOR-DRIVEN FIRING RACK - A stapling instrument comprising a firing drive including a motor-driven reciprocatable pawl is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296232 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FIRING DRIVE INCLUDING A SELECTABLE LEVERAGE MECHANISM - A surgical instrument comprising a firing drive including a leverage selection mechanism is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296233 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING AN IMPLANTABLE LAYER - A staple cartridge comprising an implantable adjunct is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296234 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A RETRACTION SYSTEM - A surgical instrument comprising a firing drive and a bailout retraction system is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296235 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING STAPLES CONFIGURED TO APPLY DIFFERENT TISSUE COMPRESSION - A stapling assembly configured to produce staples having different formed configurations is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296236 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A FIRING LOCKOUT - A staple cartridge configured to defeat a staple firing lockout is disclosed. Also disclosed is a staple cartridge configured to defeat a jaw closure lockout. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296237 | STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING TISSUE COMPRESSION SYSTEMS - A surgical stapling instrument comprising an end effector including a jaw closure actuator which is actuated by an initial stroke of a staple firing drive is disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296238 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM - An end effector assembly for use in a surgical robotic system includes an anvil assembly and a staple cartridge assembly operably coupled to the anvil assembly. The staple cartridge assembly includes a chassis defining an elongate channel therein, a staple cartridge body configured for removable receipt in the elongate channel of the chassis, and a shipping wedge removably coupled to the staple cartridge body and at least partially covering a tissue-contacting surface of the staple cartridge body. The shipping wedge has a machine-readable medium thereon that stores a characteristic of the staple cartridge body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296239 | CARTRIDGE BASED LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR RIGHT ANGLE SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler includes a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector configured to receive a staple cartridge. The end effector is actuatable between an open state for receiving tissue and a closed state for clamping the tissue. A closure system operatively coupled with the end effector is operable to actuate the end effector from the open state to the closed state. A firing system operatively coupled with the end effector is actuatable to fire the end effector to staple and cut the clamped tissue. A lockout member operatively coupled with the closure system and the firing system is configured to inhibit actuation of the closure system to prevent closure of the end effector when an unspent staple cartridge is absent from the end effector. The lockout member is also configured to inhibit actuation of the firing system to prevent repeated firing with the same staple cartridge. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296240 | MECHANICAL TISSUE COUPLING SYSTEM, APPLICATOR THEREFOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A mechanical tissue coupling system that includes a first side tissue grasping assembly, a second side tissue grasping assembly and a joining assembly. The joining assembly is structurally configured to join the first side tissue grasping assembly to the second side tissue grasping assembly. An applicator is likewise disclosed as is a method of using the system and the applicator. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296241 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING VARIOUS TISSUE COMPRESSION GAPS AND STAPLE FORMING GAPS - An end effector including an anvil and a staple cartridge assembly is disclosed. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a deck having steps defined thereon for compressing tissue positioned between the anvil and the staple cartridge assembly to different pressures. The staple cartridge assembly further comprises staples having different unformed heights removably stored therein. The staples are deformed against the anvil to different formed heights. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296242 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING VARIOUS TISSUE COMPRESSION GAPS AND STAPLE FORMING GAPS - An end effector including an anvil and a staple cartridge assembly is disclosed. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a deck having steps defined thereon for compressing tissue positioned between the anvil and the staple cartridge assembly to different pressures. The staple cartridge assembly further comprises staples having different unformed heights removably stored therein. The staples are deformed against the anvil to different formed heights. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296243 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING VARIOUS TISSUE COMPRESSION GAPS AND STAPLE FORMING GAPS - An end effector including an anvil and a staple cartridge assembly is disclosed. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a deck having steps defined thereon for compressing tissue positioned between the anvil and the staple cartridge assembly to different pressures. The staple cartridge assembly further comprises staples having different unformed heights removably stored therein. The staples are deformed against the anvil to different formed heights. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296244 | FLEXIBLE SURGICAL STAPLER - A flexible surgical stapler includes an adapter having a coupling assembly configured for securing the adapter assembly to a handle assembly, an elongate body extending from the coupling assembly, a first drive assembly extending through the elongate body, and a loading unit secured to a distal portion of the elongate body. The loading unit includes a firing assembly operably connected to the first drive assembly. The firing assembly includes a cycloid gear assembly for increasing an input torque from the first drive assembly to actuate the firing assembly. The flexible surgical stapler may include an introducer assembly to facilitate introduction of a stapling portion of the surgical stapler into a body cavity of a patient. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296245 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument is provided that may be used to occlude organic body parts during surgery. The surgical instrument is generally composed of an actuating device, a gripping device, and a joint system. The surgical instrument may be rotated about the joint system such that the actuating device can be pivoted out of the operating field during use. The actuating device can be used to transmit a pivoting movement and an actuating movement that operates the gripping device. The gripping device is constructed of gripping elements that can occlude organic body parts. The surgical instrument also includes a locking system that can prevent the rotation of the surgical instrument about the joint system. The locking system may also prevent the operation of the actuating device when the surgical instrument is pivoted about the joint system. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296246 | TOOL FOR TREATING EXCISED END OF BODY ORGAN - This tool is for treating an excised end of a body organ and is provided with: a long and thin, flexible first band section having a distal end and a proximal end that are made of a biodegradable-absorptive polymer; a long and thin, flexible second band section having a distal end and a proximal end that are made of a biodegradable-absorptive polymer; and a first locking section having a first ratchet claw made of a biodegradable-absorptive polymer, wherein the first locking section is formed at the distal end of the second band section, the distal end of the first band section and the proximal end of the second band section are joined together, at least one ratchet tooth that is capable of meshing with the first ratchet claw is formed on the external surface of the first band section, and the engagement of the ratchet tooth with the first ratchet claw forms a flattened ring which is used to bind a body organ so as to ligate a tube or cavity that opens at an excised end of the body organ. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296247 | GRADUALLY RESTRICTING VASCULAR BLOOD FLOW - Disclosed are implant and method for gradually restricting vascular blood flow in a host blood vessel. The implant N comprising an elongated body and at least one holding member. Implant body comprising a flow restricting portion enclosing a variable minimal internal diameter. Holding member is configured for restraining implant body to maintain the variable minimal internal diameter in a first minimal internal diameter, and to physically yield voluntarily after a first predetermined average duration of being continuously subjected to internal human body conditions, thereby releasing and allowing the implant body to elastically deform voluntarily such that the variable minimal internal diameter changes to a second minimal internal diameter, smaller than the first minimal internal diameter. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296248 | SYSTEMS FOR TISSUE GRASPING AND ASSESSMENT - Devices, systems and methods are provided for stabilizing and grasping tissues such as valve leaflets, assessing the grasp of these tissues, approximating and fixating the tissues, and assessing the fixation of the tissues to treat cardiac valve regurgitation, particularly mitral valve regurgitation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296249 | ENDOVASCULAR COIL DEVICE FOR EMBOLIZATION OF BLOOD VESSELS - An endovascular coil includes a radiolucent permanent shape memory or shape-retaining polymer core that retains its coil shape with passage through a catheter, and a temporary degradable radiopaque coating surrounding the permanent shape memory or shape-retaining polymer core. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296250 | Insufflation Retention Device with Balloon and other Features - A probe may be inserted into a body cavity to perform diagnostic intervention(s), therapeutic intervention(s), or both. The probe may be inserted through a body aperture that is naturally occurring or man-made, intentionally or by accident. The body aperture may form a seal encircling the probe so that insufflation retention material may be effectively retained in the body cavity so that an operator can perform the intervention(s). However, there may be leakage of the insufflation material. The insufflation retention device is configured to form an effective seal contactingly adjacent the body aperture and to provide a passageway for the introduction of the probe into the body cavity, such that a diagnostic intervention or therapeutic intervention or both may be performed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296251 | Catheter System - A catheter with one or more heated or detachable sections is described. The catheter may be useful for liquid embolic delivery, where the heated or detachable sections may help free the catheter when stuck to liquid embolic during delivery. An instrumented catheter is also described. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296252 | AUTOMATIC TOURNIQUET APPARATUS HAVING PATIENT HAZARD SHIELD - An automatic tourniquet apparatus comprises a tourniquet cuff, a pressure transducer, a user interface, a patient hazard shield and a pressure regulator. The pressure transducer produces a cuff pressure signal. The user interface produces a reference pressure signal. The patient hazard shield is responsive to the cuff pressure signal and the reference pressure signal, and operable during a regulation time period to produce a patient hazard signal if, in one implementation, a current level of pressure in the tourniquet cuff is greater than the reference level of pressure by at least a predetermined overpressure limit. The pressure regulator is responsive to the patient hazard signal, and has a pressurizing element for increasing pressure in the cuff and a depressurizing element for decreasing pressure in the cuff. The pressurizing element is configured to be non-responsive if the patient hazard signal is produced. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296253 | ORTHOGNATHIC IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE - An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296254 | Rotary Surgical Cutting Tool And Related Accessories - A surgical handpiece system ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296255 | METHODS OF NAVIGATION AND TREATMENT WITHIN A VERTEBRAL BODY - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a distal opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curved cannula sized to be received in the central channel, and having a curved distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the distal opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curved cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured to allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296256 | MODULAR TOOL - A modular surgical tool hip, for example for shoulder, knee or bone traumatology is provided comprising a handle, and interface part and a tool. The handle may be releasably coupled to the interface element by a threaded ring on a threaded cylindrical member of the handle. The handle may comprise a slot in which a keyed element of the interface may engage, to be trapped when the ring is turned about the cylindrical member. Meanwhile the interface may be releasably coupled to the tool by means of a keyed element of the tool which may be slid into a slot of the interface means, the slot being intersected by a securing pin channel passing through the body of the interface from the other side, such that when the securing pin is inserted the keyed member of the tool is trapped in the slot. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296257 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A SET OF CUTTING BLADES FOR PERFORMING AN OSTEOTOMY - Surgical instruments and methods for performing an osteotomy are disclosed herein. A surgical instrument includes a body with a distal end, a proximal end, a first surface, and a second surface. The surgical instrument can include cutting blades positioned on the first surface and the second surface. The surgical instrument can include columns of cutting blades positioned on the first surface and/or the second surface. The surgical instrument can include rows of cutting blades positioned on the first surface and/or the second surface. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296258 | METHOD USING A COMBINATION REAMER/DRILL BIT FOR SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY - A method of using a combination device includes accessing a glenoid of a shoulder and coupling a power extension and the combination device, the power extension configured to couple with a power tool. The method further includes reaming a portion of the accessed glenoid using the coupled power extension and combination device and then decoupling the power extension and the combination device. Next, a manual extension and the combination device are coupled and the coupled manual extension is used to align a first drill guide of the combination device with a desired trajectory of a first fixation peg of a glenoid component with the combination device positioned against the reamed portion of the accessed glenoid. A drill bit is guided with the aligned first drill guide to bore a first fixation peg bore in the glenoid. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296259 | A JIG FOR GUIDING PLACEMENT OF GLENOID COMPONENT OF THE IMPLANT IN SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY - The present invention provides a jig for shoulder replacement surgery. In particular the present invention provides a pre-assembled jig that facilitates and guides the placement of glenoid component of the implant in shoulder replacement surgery. The present jig (P) is pre-assembled to ensure precision alignment, placing and sizing of the glenoid component of the implant for shoulder replacement surgery based on the difference of cuts in millimeters instead of the usual version measurements in degrees. The present invention (P) guides the glenoid component of shoulder replacement in the precise position and thereby provides accuracy in placement of the component. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296260 | METHODS OF TREATING A VESSEL USING AN ASPIRATION PATTERN - Vascular treatment devices and methods include a woven structure including a plurality of bulbs that may be self-expanding, a hypotube, for example including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs, and a bonding zone between the woven structure and the hypotube. The woven structure may include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures may be heat treated to include various shapes at different temperatures. The woven structure may be deployable to implant in a vessel. A catheter may include a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs and optionally a balloon. Laser cutting systems may include fluid flow systems. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296261 | Catheter Assembly for Blood Clots Removal - An endovascular catheter has an elongate catheter body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a transition portion and a central lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter body, with the distal portion having a larger central lumen than the proximal portion. A guidewire tube extends through a hole in the transition portion from the proximal end of the distal portion through the central lumen of the distal portion to the distal end of the distal portion. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296262 | VASCULAR OBSTRUCTION RETRIEVAL DEVICE HAVING SLIDING CAGES PINCH MECHANISM - The disclosed technology includes a clot retrieval device being configured to retrieve a clot from a blood vessel and having a constrained delivery configuration and a clot engaging configuration. The device can include a first expandable framework having a first plurality of struts that form a first body and a second expandable framework having a second plurality of struts that form a second body upon the clot retrieval device transitioning from the constrained delivery configuration to the clot engaging configuration. In the clot engaging configuration, the first body can be configured to move from a first position to a second position in relation to the second body. Upon moving from the first position to the second position, the clot retrieval device can pinch the clot between the first body and the second body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296263 | TREATMENT INSTRUMENT AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A treatment instrument used together with an endoscope includes a distal end grasping portion. The distal end grasping portion includes a distal end movable member capable of moving forward and backward along a longitudinal axis of the distal end grasping portion, and a distal end fixation member including a bending portion provided on a distal end side along the longitudinal axis with respect to a tilt portion of the distal end movable member. The bending portion of the distal end fixation member and the tilt portion of the distal end movable member constitute a grasping portion. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296264 | Sealing and Cutting Surgical Instrument With Advanced Feedback Loop - Surgical instruments and assemblies for sealing and cutting tissue monitor jaw angle and/or jaw clamping force to provide feedback to an operator of the surgical instrument indicative of whether the tissue is suitable clamped for sealing and/or cutting. A surgical instrument or assembly includes a jaw operable to clamp tissue, a sealing mechanism, a cutting mechanism, an actuation monitoring assembly, and a feedback assembly. The actuation monitoring assembly monitors jaw angle and/or clamping force. The feedback assembly outputs feedback to the operator, based on the jaw angle and/or clamping force, as to whether the current clamping angle and/or jaw angle is suitable for sealing and/or clamping tissue. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296265 | Skin Tag removal System and Kit - A system for a safe and effective removal of skin tags at home includes a kit that contains the necessary instruments and medications for the safe and effective self-removal of skin tags. The kit contains sterilized forceps and scissors for grasping and severing a skin tag smaller than one centimeter in diameter. The kit also contains medications for the numbing of the skin tag before severing, for stopping any minor bleeding that might occur, and for bandaging the wound site. The system involves the numbing of the skin tag and surrounding tissue, then grasping the skin tag with the forceps to assert tension into the base of the skin tag, and then severing the base of the skin tag with the scissors. Aluminum chloride can be used to stop minor bleeding, and petrolatum or petroleum jelly covered by a sterile bandage can be used to minimize infection. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296266 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE TREATMENT - Systems and methods are configured to treat a tissue by automatically linearly oscillating an instrument into a target site. A system may include a body having a length and configured to receive a portion of the instrument guide member having an exposed end and/or an instrument. The system may further include an actuator member disposed within the body and configured to linearly oscillate the instrument within the instrument guide member a fixed distance past the exposed end. The systems and methods can increase patient comfort while empowering clinicians by simplifying interventions for musculoskeletal disorders. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296267 | ROTARY OSCILLATING AND RECIPROCATING SURGICAL TOOL - A surgical tool that has a pair of transmissions coupled to one another to effect driving of a cutting tool in both an oscillating manner and a reciprocating manner. The transmissions are driven by a motor coupled to one of the transmissions. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296268 | Device for the Removal and Loading of Surgical Blades and Methods of Use - The present disclosure provides a device for the loading and removal of a surgical blade. The device includes a base, a first sidewall extending vertically from a first side of the base, a second sidewall extending vertically from a second side of the base, and a third sidewall extending vertically from a first end of the base. The device also includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion each extending vertically from the base and positioned such that there is a gap between the first protrusion and the second protrusion at a second end of the base. The device also includes a moveable member coupled to the third sidewall and extending in a direction towards the second end of the base. The moveable member is movable from a first position to a second position in which a bottom surface of the moveable member is closer to the base. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296269 | Carpal Tunnel Release Systems and Methods - An embodiment includes an apparatus for carpel tunnel syndrome surgery. The apparatus comprises: a shaft including a shaft proximal end, a shaft distal end, and a shaft long axis, wherein the shaft distal end comprises a raised edge; a linkage included within the shaft; a blade coupled to a distal end of the linkage; wherein (a)(i) an axis parallel to the shaft long axis intersects the raised edge but does not intersect the shaft, (a)(ii) the raised edge is curvilinear, (a)(iii) the raised edge includes a first lateral edge portion, a second lateral edge portion, and a middle edge portion between the first and second lateral edge portions; and (a)(iv) the first and second lateral edge portions are both proximal to the middle edge portion. Other embodiments are described herein. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296270 | ATHERECTOMY DEVICES INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF DISTAL CUTTING FEATURES - An atherectomy device including a handle configured to be manipulated by a user. The device further includes a catheter comprising an outer sheath and a drive shaft carried within and rotatable relative to the outer sheath. A cutter assembly is coupled to and extends distally relative to the outer sheath. The cutter assembly includes a housing coupled to and extending distally from the outer sheath. A proximal cutting element is rotatably carried by the housing, and the proximal cutting element is coupled to and extends distally from the drive shaft. The proximal cutting element includes a cutting stem having at least one cutting feature and at least one cutting blade coupled to the cutting stem. A distal cutting element is carried by the cutting stem and is rotatable with the proximal cutting element relative to the housing. The distal cutting element includes at least one cutting blade. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296271 | MICRO-LIPO NEEDLE DEVICES AND USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention disclose micro-lipo needle device and methods of making and using the same. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296272 | Hemostatic Device For A Heart - An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296273 | Method Of Accessing A Heart With A Hemostatic Device And An Interface - An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296274 | Trocar Cannula Assembly with Low Profile Insertion Configuration and Method of Manufacture - A cannula assembly having a retention member and a method of manufacture of the cannula assembly is provided. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a sleeve disposed around the cannula from a proximal end to a distal end. The sleeve can include a balloon formed by a stretch blow molding process following local heating once advanced over the cannula. Once formed, the balloon can be conditioned to constrict against the cannula. A conditioning aid can be advanced over the balloon when it is still formable to constrict the balloon against the cannula. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296275 | SKIN CARE METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES - Methods, systems, and devices for skin care are provided. Some embodiments may include a device or system for skin care that may include a skin tool head portion, a skin tool head support that may be coupled with the skin tool head portion, and/or a portable microscope connector that may be configured to couple a portable microscope with the skin tool head support. Some embodiments include a device for skin care that may include a spacer configured to couple with a portable microscope. The spacer includes at least one aperture configured to facilitate the use of a skin tool. Some embodiments include a spacer coupled with a compressible structure configured to preclude a skin tool from contacting a portion of skin when in an uncompressed state and to allow the skin tool to contact the portion of skin when in a compressed state. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296276 | IMPLANT AND RELATED METHODS - Implants, and surgical methods are disclosed herein. The implant includes a first fiber population that includes at least one non-resorbable fiber and an arrangement of non-resorbable fibers that includes a plurality of gaps between portions of the at least one non-resorbable fiber. Further, the implant includes a second fiber population that includes at least one resorbable fiber and an arrangement of resorbable fibers that includes a positioning of the at least one resorbable fiber that traverses the plurality of gaps. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296277 | RESCUE RING - Disclosed are improved devices, systems and methods for augmenting external fixation and/or support of damaged or fractured limbs or other anatomies of a patient. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296278 | UNIVERSAL CLAMP APPARATUS FOR BONE FIXATION DEVICE - Embodiments of a universal clamp apparatus for an orthopedic exterior fixator are disclosed. The universal clamp apparatus can be operated without the need for tools, with extraordinary tightening precision, and with low risk of losing stability. The universal clamp apparatus has at least one pin/rod clamp, but preferably two pin/rod clamps. Each clamp has seating grooves for snapping in and attaching to at least one of the following: a frame rod associated with a frame of the fixator and/or a bone pin for implantation in a bone fragment. A screw mechanism, such as a clamp screw, extends through and connects the first and second pin/rod clamps. An ergonomically designed knob having at least one collapsible or non-collapsible turn lever acts as a torque amplifier when rotated to tighten and untighten the pin/rod clamps to the frame rod and/or bone pin by movement along the clamp screw. A planar side of the pin/rod clamps that are contiguous each have radial ratchet grooves that are in mating engagement and that implement a ratcheting and securing mechanism so that the rotation of the pin/rod clamps relative to each other occurs in discrete incremental rotational steps. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296279 | INTEGRATED MULTIPOINT FIXATION SCREW - Bone anchor assemblies and related methods are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation of a primary bone anchor. A bone anchor assembly can include a base rotatably received within a rod-receiving member. The base can have a toroid body with a radially-extending portion including at least one auxiliary bone anchor opening that can receive an auxiliary bone anchor to augment fixation of a primary bone anchor of the bone anchor assembly. The base can be rotated relative to the rod-receiving member and the primary bone anchor such that the at least one auxiliary bone anchor opening can be placed in a desired position for supplemental fixation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296280 | TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR A SPINAL POSTEROLATERAL INSTRUMENTATION - A method for controlled delivery of fluids to the exterior of bone and surrounding tissue of a patient includes providing a cannulated bone rod. The method further includes creating an aperture in the skin of a patient and fixating the rod along bones or bone fragments using a spinal fixation system through the aperture. A spinal fixation system includes a bone screw having a longitudinal access and a bone rod configured to connect the bone screw to at least one additional bone screw. The bone rod is lateral to the longitudinal axis. The method further includes the steps of providing a fluid source, coupling the fluid source to the bone rod, and delivering a fluid from the fluid source into the bone rod. An additional method includes using the fixation system as a point of drainage for the posterolateral fusion site. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296281 | PIVOTAL BONE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY WITH SNAP-IN-PLACE PRE-LOCK FRICTION FIT BUSHING - A pivotal bone anchor assembly includes a body member with upright arms defining a channel for receiving a fixation rod, an axial bore having a bottom opening, a lower interior surface disposed about the bottom opening, and a downwardly facing recessed surface above the lower interior surface. The assembly also includes a shank comprising a partial spherical head positionable into the axial bore and an anchor portion for attachment to the bone. The assembly further includes a bushing insertable into the axial bore having an outer surface configured to resiliently snap under the downwardly facing surface so as to inhibit the bushing from moving upward in the axial bore, and a lower surface configured for biased engagement with the partial spherical head of the bone anchor, with the biased engagement providing a pre-lock press fitment about the partial spherical head so that the bone anchor and body member do not move freely with respect to each other prior to insert and securement of the fixation rod. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296282 | SPINOUS PROCESS PLATE FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A spinous process plate fixation assembly is provided that has a pin plate including a first central aperture and a pin plate interior surface. The assembly has a lock plate including a second central aperture and a lock plate interior surface opposingly facing the pin plate interior surface. The interior surfaces have a pluralities of spikes extending therefrom. A pin receptacle is disposed within the pin plate and is configured to receive a lock pin. A pivoting lock mechanism is disposed within the lock plate. A connector shaft extends from the pin plate to the lock plate and passes through the first central aperture and the second central aperture. The connector shaft includes a pin side configured to receive the lock pin, and a lock side opposite the shaft side, the lock side configured to operatively engage the pivoting lock mechanism so as to secure the plates and the shaft. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296283 | SCREW SHANK BASED TISSUE RETRACTION - A surgical instrument configured to enable simultaneously driving a bone screw into a boney structure of a patient and delivering of a blade within the patient adjacent the bone screw is disclosed. The surgical instrument may include an elongated outer-sheath extending in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to a distal end, for example The elongated outer-sheath may include an interior cavity that defines a centrally disposed longitudinal axis that extends in the longitudinal direction, for example. The surgical tool may include a central-sheath disposed within the interior cavity that extends in the longitudinal direction, for example. The surgical instrument may further include an inner-shaft rotatably supported by the central-sheath that extends in the longitudinal direction, for example. The inner-shaft may include a driver configured to selectively drive a bone screw upon rotation of the inner-shaft about the longitudinal axis, for example. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296284 | TARGETING DEVICE FOR SCREW INSERTION IN DISTAL END OF BONE - The present application provides a new and innovative device for aiding in screw installation through a distal end of a nail installed in a patient's bone (e.g., humerus). The nail's distal end is disposed away from an insertion point of the nail into the bone. The targeting device includes a targeting body having an outer frame, a flexible member connected to the outer frame, a targeting block having multiple holes and connected to the flexible member such that the flexibility of the flexible member enables the targeting block to translate towards sides of the outer frame, and an adjustment assembly that adjusts and maintains the targeting block's position relative to the sides of the outer frame. The targeting device further includes a base plate removably coupled to the targeting body. The targeting device may be coupled to the nail at the base plate. | 2022-09-22 |