38th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220296285 | INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANT FOR TRANSVERSE OSTEOTOMY - An implant, of intramedullary implant type, suited for securing a first bone fragment to a second bone fragment following transverse osteotomy, includes: a plate having a planar lateral face shaped to be secured to the second bone fragment, a shank shaped to be inserted into a medullary canal of the first bone fragment, and an intermediate portion, connecting the plate to the shank, the implant being characterized in that the shank is a solid of revolution centred on a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis being parallel to the lateral face of the plate. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296286 | FULL WRIST FUSION DEVICE - Disclosed is a device for total wrist fusion that includes (a) a first section, which is preferably a plate, that is positioned under the skin on top of the forearm, wrist and potentially part of the hand and connected to one or more of the radius or carpal bones, (b) a second section, which is preferably in the shape of an awl and is received in the cannula of the third metacarpal bone. Optionally, an anti-rotational third section may be included, which can connect to the top of the third metacarpal bone. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296287 | BONE PLATES WITH DYNAMIC ELEMENTS - Bone fixation systems include various combinations of stabilizing members, dynamic elements, fasteners, and locking mechanisms. Bone plates receive dynamic bone staples and bone screws. Other dynamic elements include elbow pegs, straight pegs, and wire pegs. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296288 | ANTEROLATERAL CLAVICLE FRACTURE FIXATION PLATE - The present application provides new and innovative anterior clavicle plates and systems for clavicle fracture fixation. The provided anterior clavicle plate is shaped to better conform to or fit the anterior and lateral surfaces of a patient's clavicle as compared to typical anterior clavicle plates. This improved conformance can help reduce the incidence of tissue irritation, which reduces the chances of a second surgery being needed for removal of the anterior clavicle plate. The improved conformance can also result in an anatomically better fracture reduction than typical anterior clavicle plates and an increased fixation strength. Additionally, an instrument provided by the present application can help a surgeon install the provided anterior clavicle plate more quickly and with increased flexibility and consistency than typical systems. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296289 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE CURE OF PMMA INTRAOPERATIVELY AFTER IMPLANTATION OF AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - The invention comprises a system for securing an implant to a bone comprising an implant which is affixed to the bone, a grout or bone cement comprising a composition that cures in an exothermic reaction and which is capable of securing the implant to the bone in a cured state, a device which provides access to the grout or bone cement in position on the bone and a tester which measures temperature over time to detect the exothermic reaction so as to determine when the composition reaches cure. The tester comprises a sensor joined to a circuit and to an indicator that emits a signal in response to a current emitted to the circuit by the sensor. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296290 | Method and Device for Mixing Bone Cement with Depressurization - The invention relates to a method for producing a bone cement with a device comprising a cartridge ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296291 | VASCULAR ABLATION - The disclosure includes a vein ablation system, comprising a catheter having an elongated body. In some embodiments, the vein ablation system comprises an ablation device at a distal portion of the elongated body. According to some embodiments, the vein ablation system comprises a control device at a proximal portion of the elongated body. The control device may comprise an input mechanism configured to simultaneously control at least two of a longitudinal translation of the ablation device through a target vessel, a rotation of the ablation device about a central longitudinal axis, and an infusion of a chemical agent into the target vessel. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296292 | CLOSED IRRIGATED RADIOFREQUENCY BIPOLAR TINED ABLATION PROBE - The disclosure relates to systems and methods for irrigated bipolar radiofrequency ablation. The system includes an ablation probe that includes an elongate inner electrode assembly and an elongate outer electrode assembly. An irrigation path for irrigation fluid flow is defined between the outer surface of the inner electrode assembly and the outer surface of the outer electrode assembly. The irrigation path enables cooling fluid to be circulated within the probe body, cooling the outer electrode during ablation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296293 | IMPROVED ELECTRODE DESIGN - A catheter for electrophysiological measurement can include a catheter shaft including a proximal end and a distal end. An electrical conductor can be attached to the catheter. In some examples, a catheter tip portion can be located at the distal end of the catheter shaft. The catheter tip portion can include an electrical conductor and an electrode. In some examples, the electrical conductor can be a trace along a flexible circuit. The electrical conductor can be configured to be communicatively coupled to an ECU, and the electrode can be disposed on the electrical conductor. In various examples, a contact surface area of the electrode can include an impedance reduction layer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296294 | Heated Vapor Ablation Systems and Methods for Treating Cardiac Conditions - Cardiac ablation catheters include an outer balloon positioned at a distal end of the catheter and configured to have an inner balloon disposed therein. The outer balloon is inflated with a first fluid that has a temperature less than 100 degrees Celsius, while the inner balloon is inflated with heated vapor. An area of contact between the two balloons, comprising a surface area less than the total surface area of either balloon, creates a hot zone for ablating cardiac tissue through the transfer of thermal energy from the contact area to the cardiac tissue. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296295 | PULSED FIELD ABLATION CATHETERS WITH ENHANCED FIELD SMART ELECTRODES - A medical device including an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A plurality of active electrodes is coupled to the distal portion of the elongate body and being configured to electrically couple to a source of pulsed electric field energy. At least one passive electrode is coupled to the elongate body and is not configured to electrically couple to the source of pulsed electric field energy, the at least one passive electrode being configured to passively extend or focus an electric field generated by the plurality of active electrodes. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296296 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER AND/OR AUGMENTING ORGAN FUNCTION - Systems, methods and devices for controlled sympathectomy procedures for neuromodulation in the treatment of subjects having neoplastic conditions are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for interventionally treating a cancerous tumor and cancer related pain are disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296297 | ABLATION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED ABLATION ENERGY ELEMENT - An ablation instrument (e.g., an ablation balloon catheter system) includes an elongate catheter having a housing with a window formed therein. An energy emitter is coupled to the elongate catheter and is configured to deliver ablative energy. A controller is received within the window and is coupled to the energy emitter such that axial movement of the controller within the window is translated to axial movement of the energy emitter and rotation of the controller within the window is translated into rotation of the energy emitter. The instrument includes a motor that is at least partially disposed within the housing of the catheter; a first gear that is operatively connected to and driven by the motor; and a second gear that is coupled to the energy emitter and is driven by the first gear to cause rotation of the energy emitter, while allowing the energy emitter to move axially. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296298 | Microwave Ablation Probe - Examples of a probe for microwave ablation are disclosed. The probe comprises a feed coaxial cable and an antenna that has a cylindrical outer housing with a predetermined diameter and a predetermined length defining a cavity therein and a radiating conductor positioned within the cavity with a matching stepped portion. The antenna further comprises a dielectric material placed in the cavity between the radiating conductor and the outer housing of the antenna to increase the mechanical strength of the probe as well as to improve the power coupling to the tissue to be ablated. The design of the coaxial cavity of the antenna with radiating conductor with a stepped portion fitted into dielectric materials increases antenna's mechanical strength to withstand higher temperatures and reduces an energy reflected back to the feed coaxial cable due to a good impedance match between the antenna and the feed cable such that antennas with smaller length can be used to fit curved paths. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296299 | ALIGNMENT METHOD AND TOOLS - A laser system includes a first cavity to output a laser light along a first path, a first mirror to receive the laser light from the first cavity, and redirect the laser light along a second path that is different than the first path, a beam splitter removably located at a first position on the second path, a beam combiner removably located at a second position on the second path, and an alignment device having first and second alignment features. The first and second alignment features occupy the first position and the second position, respectively, on the second path, when the beam splitter and the beam combiner are removed from the first position and the second position. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296300 | OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR LITHOTRIPSY APPARATUS, SUCTION FORCE GENERATION METHOD, AND ATTRACTING METHOD - Provided is an output adjustment device for a laser lithotripsy apparatus including: a processor including hardware, the processor being configured to: pulse a laser beam; adjust an output of the pulsed laser beam; monotonically increase the output of the laser beam as a first period to generate a bubble binding body containing a plurality of bubbles from a laser emission end; monotonically decrease the output of the laser beam with a gradient larger than a predetermined gradient as a second period following the first period to cause the bubble binding body to disappear so that a crushing target is attracted to the laser emission end; and before the bubble binding body is generated, raise a liquid temperature in a region where the bubble binding body is generated by generating the bubbles and causing the bubbles to disappear. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296301 | VISUALIZING MULTIPLE PARAMETERS OVERLAID ON AN ANATOMICAL MAP - A system includes a processor and a display. The processor is configured to: (i) receive a first dataset corresponding to a first property of an organ of a patient, and a second dataset corresponding to a second property of the organ, (ii) assign a first visual attribute to the first property and a second visual attribute to the second property, and (iii) produce a map of the organ including an overlay of the first and second visual attributes. The display is configured to display the map. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296302 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER GUIDED SURGERY - A computer-implemented method and a system for computer guided surgery, which include a transposition of an action, planned in a virtual environment with respect to a virtual referential R | 2022-09-22 |
20220296303 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGISTERING IMAGING DATA FROM DIFFERENT IMAGING MODALITIES BASED ON SUBSURFACE IMAGE SCANNING - An exemplary image registration system identifies a subsurface structure at a surgical site based on subsurface imaging data from a subsurface image scan at the surgical site. The image registration system uses the identified subsurface structure at the surgical site for a registration of endoscopic imaging data from an endoscopic imaging modality with additional imaging data from an additional imaging modality. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296304 | Method and Apparatus for Evaluating Aortic Dissection Surgery, Electronic Device, and Storage Medium - A method and apparatus for evaluating aortic dissection surgery, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method comprises: obtaining a preoperative aortic model of a patient; simulating aortic dissection surgery on the basis of a virtual stent technology and the preoperative aortic model to obtain a postoperative aortic model; obtaining displacement amount of the same blood vessel node between the preoperative aortic model and the preoperative aortic model; and evaluating a surgical risk degree of the patient on the basis of the displacement amount. The occurrence probability of postoperative complications is related to the displacement amount. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296305 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE HEART VALVE SIMULATION - Systems and methods are described herein for predictive heart valve simulation. The systems and methods described herein can include segmenting anatomical region of a heart of a patient from image data characterizing the heart of the patient. Anatomical model data that can include three-dimensional shapes of the anatomical regions of the heart can be generated based on the image data. The anatomical model data can be used to generate anatomical model data. The analytical model data can include a three-dimensional mesh of the anatomical regions of the heart. A deformed analytical model that can be indicative of a deformed position of the anatomical regions of the heart and a deformed position of the surgical object can be generated based on the analytical model data. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296306 | Left Atrial Appendage Closure Guidance in Medical Imaging - An ultrasound imager provides for LAA closure guidance. Using ultrasound imaging allows for modeling over time (e.g., throughout a heart cycle). An anatomy model of the LAA over time is used to create a biomechanical model personalized to the patient. The personalized models and a model of one or more closure devices are used to select a closure device for the patient appropriate for the entire heart cycle and to guide placement of the selected closure device during an implantation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296307 | VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZABLE OPERATION ROOM - A virtual operating room (OR) is generated that includes virtual surgical equipment based on existing OR models and existing equipment models. Sensor feedback is received that defines a physical OR having physical equipment, the physical equipment including a surgical robotic system within the physical OR. The virtual OR and the virtual surgical equipment is updated based on the sensor feedback. A layout of the virtual surgical equipment is optimized in the virtual OR. The virtual OR and the virtual surgical equipment are rendered on a display. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296308 | DIRECTIONAL-DEVICE INTRABODY PLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Methods and systems that identify an intrabody orientation of a directional medical device, such as a deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead, use a mesh model. The mesh model is a shape-constrained trained model of fused post-operative MRI and CT image data of brains from a set of patients defined by intensity of artifact patterns corresponding to a passive orientation marker on a physical device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296309 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOISE TOLERANT CARDIAC LOCALIZATION, NAVIGATION AND MAPPING - The present disclosure is directed to interleaving electrical noise generating operations with impedance measurements in a medical localization system. The systems and methods continuously and simultaneously provide unique frequency drive signals, which are harmonics of a common base frequency, across electrode patches to generate an electrical field. Response signals electrodes in the electric field are measured and synchronously demodulated. A demodulated data stream is then filtered (e.g., decimated) to generate impedance-based values proportional to the location of the electrode for each unique frequency. The demodulated data stream into the filter is paused to allow operation of an electrical noise generating device such a magnetic field-based localization system. More specifically, the data stream is paused for a time period equal to an integer multiple of a base period of the common base frequency. This allows resuming filtering of the demodulated data stream free of any frequency discontinuity. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING - Tracking a pose of a portion of an anatomical structure using an electromagnetic navigation system may comprise generating a signal. The generated signal is configured to cause bi-directional micro coils of a bi-directional coil array to generate an electromagnetic field at each bi-directional micro coil in response to receiving the generated signal. Each of the bi-directional micro coils is also coupled to a portion of a tracked structure. At least one of the generated electromagnetic fields is configured to be detected by at least one neighboring bi-directional micro coil and at least one receiving coil of a receiving coil array. A pose of a particular bi-directional micro coil of the bi-directional micro coils associated with the at least one generated magnetic field is determined based on detecting the at least one generated magnetic field at the at least one neighboring bi-directional micro coil and the at least one receiving coil. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296311 | Systems And Methods For Navigation And Visualization - A surgical system and method involve a robotic system that has a moveable arm that supports an end effector relative to a surgical site to remove material from a bone. A scanner scans the surgical site and detects a vessel on the bone. Controller(s) is/are coupled to the robotic system and the scanner. The controller(s) obtain image data of the bone and receive, from the scanner, positional information of the vessel on the bone. The controller(s) input the positional information of the vessel to the image data of the bone and generate a boundary for the vessel. The controller(s) register the boundary to the bone for navigation and control the robotic system to remove material from the bone with the end effector and prevent interaction between the end effector and the vessel with the boundary. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296312 | ANATOMICAL FEATURE TRACKING - Anatomical feature tracking involves advancing a medical instrument to a treatment site of a patient, the medical instrument comprising an imaging device, generating a first image of at least a portion of the treatment site using the imaging device of the medical instrument when a distal end of the medical instrument is in a first position, generating a first silhouette of a first target anatomical feature represented in the first image, generating a second image of at least a portion of the treatment site using the imaging device of the medical instrument when the distal end of the medical instrument is in a second position, generating a second silhouette of a second target anatomical feature represented in the second image, and determining a target position at the treatment site based at least in part on the first silhouette and the second silhouette. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296313 | SURGICAL NAVIGATION OF THE HIP USING FLUOROSCOPY AND TRACKING SENSORS - A method of tracking motion of a body part, the method comprising: (a) gathering motion data from a body part repositioned within a range of motion, the body part having mounted thereto a motion sensor; (b) gathering a plurality of radiographic images taken of the body part while the body part is in different positions within the range of motion, the plurality of radiographic images having the body part and the motion sensor within a field of view; and, (c) constructing a virtual three dimensional model of the body part from the plurality of radiographic images using a structure of the motion sensor identifiable within at least two of the plurality of radiographic images to calibrate the radiographic images. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296314 | MOTORIZED FULL FIELD ADAPTIVE MICROSCOPE - An optical imaging system for imaging a target during a medical procedure, the imaging system involving an optical assembly having moveable zoom optics and moveable focus optics, a zoom actuator and a focus actuator for positioning the zoom and focus optics, respectively, a controller for controlling the zoom and focus actuators independently in response to received control input, a camera for capturing an image of the target from the optical assembly, the system capable of performing autofocus during a medical procedure. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296315 | DATA CAPTURE AND ADAPTOVE GUIDANCE FOR ROBOTIC PROCEDURES WITH AN ELONGATED MEDICAL DEVICE - An example data capture system generates profile using captured parameters from a reference operator. The data capture system includes a user interface to receive inputs from a reference operator for operation of one or more elongated medical devices (EMDs); a sensor system to capture parameters associated with the inputs from the reference operator; and a processing unit to generate at least one profile using the captured parameters, the profile being associated with a characteristic of the reference operator. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296316 | MICROROBOT AND MICROROBOT SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A microrobot is disclosed. The microrobot comprises: a rotating shaft; a main magnet fixed and coupled to the rotating shaft; a first support body which is inserted into the rotating shaft and which is rotatable around the rotating shaft; a first driving magnet which is fixed and coupled to the first support body and which has a magnetic moment differing, in size, from that of the main magnet; and a plurality of first legs coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the first support body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296317 | PROVIDING INFORMATION OF TOOLS BY FILTERING IMAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO OR ON DISPLAYED IMAGES OF THE TOOLS - A system may comprise an image capture device to capture an image of a work site. The system may also comprise a processor to determine whether a tool disposed at the work site is energized and determine a first area of the captured image of the work site, including or adjacent to an image of a portion of the tool in the captured image. The processor may also determine a second area of the captured image including a remainder of the captured image that does not include the first area. Conditioned upon determining that the tool is energized, at least one of the first area and the second area of the captured image of the work site may be processed to indicate that the tool in the first area is being energized. The image of the work site with the first area and the second area may be displayed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296318 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED SURGICAL TABLE MOTION - A computer-assisted device includes a first articulated arm and a control unit coupled to the first articulated arm. The first articulated arm is configured to support an end effector. The control unit is configured to determine a virtual coordinate frame, the virtual coordinate frame being of an imaging device for capturing images of a workspace of the end effector, and the virtual coordinate frame being detached from an actual imaging coordinate frame of the imaging device; receive, from an input control configured to be manipulated by a user, a first instrument motion command to move the end effector; and drive the first articulated arm to move the end effector relative to the virtual coordinate frame based on the first instrument motion command. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296319 | ROBOTIC ARMS OF A SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A system for use in surgery includes a central body, a visualization system operably connected to the central body, a video rendering system, a head-mounted display for displaying images from the video rendering system, a sensor system, and a robotic device operably connected to the central body. The visualization system includes at least one camera and a pan system and/or a tilt system. The sensor system tracks the position and/or orientation in space of the head-mounted display relative to a reference point. The pan system and/or the tilt system are configured to adjust the field of view of the camera in response to information from the sensor system about changes in at least one of position and orientation in space of the head-mounted display relative to the reference point. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296320 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CONTROL POINTS DURING REACTIVE MOTION - Techniques for monitoring control points of a computer-assisted device include a first articulated arm associated with a first control point and a control unit coupled to the first articulated arm. The control unit is configured to determine a first expected path representative of expected positions of the first control point over time when a movement of the first control point is caused by a movement of a table that moves the first articulated arm, the table being separate from the computer-assisted device; determine a first actual path representative of actual positions of the first control point over time when the movement of the first control point is caused by the movement of the table; determine whether to perform a first remedial action based on the first actual path and the first expected path; and in response to a determination to perform the first remedial action, perform the first remedial action. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296321 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSERTING AND MANIPULATING A MEDICAL TOOL INTO AND WITHIN A BODILY LUMEN - A compact robotic device for driving movement of two or more elongate surgical tools configured for a telescopic arrangement when said two or more elongate surgical tools are at least partially received within said device, the device comprising: a housing comprising walls which define an inner volume including at least two inner pathways for accommodating the two or more elongate surgical tools; the housing encasing: a plurality of motors, and two or more tool actuation assemblies configured at a position of each of the two or more inner pathways; the actuation assemblies driven by the plurality of motors and configured to operably contact an elongate surgical tool at least partially received in the inner pathway to at least one of advance, retract and/or roll said elongate surgical tool. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296322 | SURGICAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENT MOUNTING - A surgical system comprises a base, an arm assembly operably coupled to the base, and an instrument manipulator assembly coupled to a distal link of the arm assembly. The instrument manipulator assembly comprises an instrument manipulator interface to removably couple with a medical instrument and transfer actuation forces to the medical instrument. The instrument manipulator interface comprises a mounting surface and a plurality of actuator outputs to operably engage with respectively corresponding inputs of the medical instrument. The actuator outputs extend from the mounting surface along directions substantially parallel to a shaft of the medical instrument in a mounted state of the medical instrument to the instrument manipulator interface. In the mounted state of the medical instrument, the instrument manipulator interface and medical instrument are rotatable together about a roll axis of rotation relative to the distal link of the arm assembly. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296323 | MOVEABLE DISPLAY UNIT ON TRACK - Implementations relate to a moveable display unit on a track. In some implementations, a control unit includes a support linkage including a first support coupled to a second support, a track member coupled to a distal portion of the second support, and a display unit coupled to the track member. The display unit includes a display device. The display unit is linearly translatable in first and second degrees of freedom provided by the support linkage. The display unit is rotatable, with respect to the second support, about a tilt axis in a third degree of freedom defined by the track member. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296324 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN SELECTION OF MENU ITEMS IN A TELEOPERATIONAL SYSTEM - A teleoperational control system may comprise a processor and a memory having computer readable instructions stored thereon. The computer readable instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the system to engage a first operational mode of the teleoperational control system for controlling a teleoperational instrument in response to movement of a control device in a first degree of freedom and engage a second operational mode of the teleoperational control system for controlling a graphical user interface. While in the second operational mode, the system may track movement of the control device in a second degree of freedom, different from the first degree of freedom. While in the second operational mode and responsive to the movement of the control device in the second degree of freedom, the system may apply a first haptic force to the control device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296325 | Surgical Drape - A surgical drape adapted to overlay a patient including an opaque sheet having superior region extending to a cephalad end with a fenestration configured to surround a surgical region of the patient, and an inferior region extending from the inferior aspect of the fenestration to a caudal end and having a transparent sheet joined to the patient facing side of the opaque sheet proximate the inferior aspect of the fenestration between opposite opaque sheet first and second edges allowing the inferior portion of the opaque sheet drawn away from the transparent sheet to allow a surgeon visual access to the patient through the transparent sheet. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296326 | MULTI-USER SURGICAL CART - A system includes a surgical cart that includes a local client access point, a monitor, a cart computer, a first external interface coupled to the local client access point, and a second external interface coupled to the primary monitor. The surgical cart can host a web server to which one or more client devices can connect using a web browser. The web server can provide access to one or more surgical applications hosted by the surgical cart during a surgery. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296327 | Surgical Instrument Stand - The present application is directed to a surgical stand having a vertical pole portion with a securing clamp junction holding a horizontal pole in a fixed position with respect to the vertical pole, and the horizontal pole includes a plate interface including a number of securing mechanisms for holding surgical instruments against the plate interface, and a number of rings disposed along the horizontal pole on both sides of the plate interface. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296328 | SURGICAL ROBOTIC ARM STORAGE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF REPLACING SURGICAL ROBOTIC ARMS USING THE STORAGE ASSEMBLIES - A storage assembly for a surgical robotic arm includes a stand, legs configured to be coupled to a bottom end portion of the stand, and a handle slidably coupled to the stand. The stand is configured to receive and support a surgical robotic arm therein when in vertical and horizontal positions. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296329 | SURGICAL APPARATUS TRAY INSERTS AND TRAYS - An insert for a surgical apparatus tray and method of preparing a surgical apparatus tray are described. The insert may include an upper part defining at least one support configured to receive an item of surgical equipment, and defining a first plane and having a plurality of edges defining a polygonal shape. A first side wall may extend downwardly from a first edge of the upper part and define a second plane. The first side wall may have a first, male attachment feature. A second side wall may extend downwardly from a second edge of the upper part and have a second, female attachment feature. The first attachment feature may be configured to mate with the form of the female attachment feature when the first side wall is moved in a direction parallel to the first plane and the second plane to connect the insert to a further insert having a similar construction. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296330 | SHIPPING AND SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL SHARPS - The disclosure relates to an assembly for storing, dispensing, disposing, and shipping medical products such as sharps or pharmaceuticals. The assembly includes an outer container, an inner container, a unit configured for storing and dispensing unused medical products such as sharps or pharmaceuticals, and for receiving used medical sharps or unused pharmaceuticals. The inner container is adapted to receive the unit, and the outer container is adapted to receive the inner container. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296331 | Illuminated Suction Apparatus - An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296332 | Systems And Methods For Tracking Surgical Items - Described herein are methods and systems for tracking surgical items. The methods may be performed by one or more processors, and may include receiving a first count of surgical items, receiving one or more images, wherein each image is a field of view comprising one or more surgical items, determining a second count of surgical items based at least in part on the one or more received images, and providing a notification based on the comparison between the first count of surgical items and the second count of surgical items. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296333 | MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM, DEFLECTION UNIT AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a medical imaging system ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296334 | DEEP-LEARNING-BASED REAL-TIME REMAINING SURGERY DURATION (RSD) ESTIMATION - Embodiments described herein provide a surgical duration estimation system for continuously predicting real-time remaining surgical duration (RSD) of a live surgical session of a given surgical procedure based on a real-time endoscope video of the live surgical session. In one aspect, the process receives a current frame of the endoscope video at a current time of the live surgical session, wherein the current time is among a sequence of prediction time points for making continuous RSD predictions during the live surgical session. The process next randomly samples N-1 additional frames of the endoscope video corresponding to the elapsed portion of the live surgical session between the beginning of the endoscope video corresponding to the beginning of the live surgical session and the current frame corresponding to the current time. The process then combines the N-1 randomly sampled frames and the current frame in the temporal order to obtain a set of N frames. Next, the process feeds the set of N frames into a trained model for the given surgical procedure. The process subsequently outputs a current RSD prediction based on the set of N frames. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296335 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANATOMICAL MARKERS - An anatomical marker may comprise a body comprising a first material observable to a first imaging modality and a second material observable to a second imaging modality. The first material may be different from the second material. The first imaging modality may be x-ray, computer-aided tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The second imaging modality may be fluorescent imaging. The body may be configured to secure to an external surface of an anatomical feature internal to a patient, without penetrating the external surface. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296336 | FLUSHING DEVICES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a system for flushing a medical device, comprising a multi-port valve for controlling the delivery of flushing fluids, the multi-port valve connected to a source of pressurised flushing gas; a fluid outlet for coupling flushing fluids to the medical device; and, a gas-driven pump connected to the fluid outlet, wherein, in a first configuration, the multi-port valve couples a flow of gas from the source of pressurised flushing gas to the fluid outlet, and wherein, in a second configuration, the multi-port valve couples a flow of gas from the source of pressurised flushing gas to the gas-driven pump to drive the gas-driven pump thereby to provide a flow of flushing liquid to the fluid outlet. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296337 | INSERT ASSEMBLY WITH RADIOFREQUENCY IDENTIFIER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - An insert assembly has an insert having an insert metal tang, and a radiofrequency identifier having a ferromagnetic layer in contact with the insert metal tang and including ferromagnetic material, a dielectric layer in contact with the ferromagnetic layer, an insert antenna in contact with the dielectric layer and having an insert antenna metal element extending along a planar profile for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic fields, and an identification chip operatively connected to the insert antenna for transmitting and receiving information about the insert assembly. The ferromagnetic layer reduces or cancels attenuation and/or distortion phenomena of electromagnetic fields. A transceiver device puts the identification chip in wireless communication with a handpiece antenna. The identification chip avoids protruding from a first or outer side of the planar profile. A part of the identification chip protrudes with a chip portion from a second or inner side of the insert antenna metal element. The chip portion is received in a chip seat. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296338 | DENTAL HANDPIECE STRUCTURE - A dental handpiece structure has a head and a handle. A mounting passage is formed through the head. A positioning recess is formed in a handle end and connected to the mounting passage. A curved narrow tip is mounted to a tip end of the head. The mounting passage extends toward the narrow tip. A water outlet is formed in a proximal end of the narrow tip and is adjacent to the mounting passage. A light guiding strip is disposed in the mounting passage. The handle has a light source corresponding in position to the light guiding strip. As a result, light emitted by the light source is concentrated on the narrow tip, thereby improving visibility. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296339 | HANDHELD INSTRUMENT FOR HOLDING A DENTAL BUR - Presented is a handheld dental bur that securely holds and offers secured tightening of a dental bur. The handheld dental bur includes a handle portion having a first end with a set of female threads and a second end to receive at least a tightening tool or a clamping tool. The handheld dental bur further includes a Micro-Chuck Assembly (MCA) that includes a collar with a hollow anterior, a collet with an elongated opening located in between multiple double-tapered prongs for receiving a shank portion of the dental bur, and a set of male threads. Further, the handheld dental bur includes a washer disposed of around an end of the collar separating the handle and the collar. The male threads of the collet engage with the female threads provided by the handle portion to detachably attach the MCA to the handle portion. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296340 | ADAPTIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT - A processing device receives image data of an actual condition of a patient's dental arch at a stage of an orthodontic treatment plan. The processing device compares the image data of the actual condition of the patient's dental arch to a planned condition of the patient's dental arch for the stage of the orthodontic treatment plan. The processing device identifies one or more clinical signs that the actual condition of the patient's dental arch has a deviation from the planned condition of the patient's dental arch for the stage of the orthodontic treatment plan based on a result of the comparing. The processing device additionally determines one or more corrective actions for the orthodontic treatment. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296341 | AUTOMATIC PLACEMENT OF PRECISION CUTS - An orthodontic positioning device and methods for making an orthodontic positioning device including a first patient removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth provided in one of an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The first appliance includes a hook configured to receive an orthodontic elastic band. The orthodontic positioning device also includes a second patient removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth provided in the other of the upper jaw and the lower jaw. The second appliance includes a cutout operable to expose an orthodontic elastic band receiving member. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296342 | TEMPORARY ABUTMENT WITH COMBINATION OF SCANNING FEATURES AND PROVISIONALIZATION FEATURES - A lower region of a temporary abutment includes an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with a dental implant. An upper region of the temporary abutment includes a first anti-rotational structure and at least one retention groove. A top surface of the temporary abutment includes one or more informational markers that provide information concerning the dental implant. A temporary abutment cap is configured to be coupled to the upper region of the temporary abutment. The temporary abutment cap has at least one projection configured to mate with the at least one retention groove of the temporary abutment. The temporary abutment cap has a second anti-rotational structure that is configured to slidably engage the first anti-rotational structure of the temporary abutment. The temporary abutment cap is configured to be coupled with a temporary prosthesis such that the temporary prosthesis and the temporary abutment cap are removable from the temporary abutment. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296343 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ASSISTING A PRACTITIONER IN PREPARING A DENTAL BONE GRAFTING OPERATION - At least one embodiment of a method for dynamically assisting a practitioner in preparing a dental bone grafting operation, the method comprising:—providing an image representing a 3D volume of a portion of a jaw member where bone grafting is to be carried out;—adding to the image a representation of a 3D virtual object representing dental bone graft material;—estimating a value of a geometric characteristic relating to the bone graft material to be used, as a function of geometric characteristics of the represented 3D virtual object;—enabling a user to modify the representation of the 3D virtual object; and—upon modification of the representation of the 3D virtual object, updating the estimated value of the geometric characteristic, according to the modification of the representation of the 3D virtual object, the estimated value assisting the practitioner in determining the dental bone graft material needed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296344 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR INSTANT AUTOMATED DESIGN OF A CUSTOMIZED DENTAL OBJECT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system, devices and software which provide customized, clinically relevant designs, e.g. treatment plans/solutions for at least single tooth replacement therapy in real-time as needed to enable immediate confirmation of the validity and execution of patient-specific treatment solutions. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296345 | Photopolymerizable Compositions Including a Urethane Component and a Monofunctional Reactive Diluent, Articles, and Methods - The present disclosure provides a photopolymerizable composition. The photopolymerizable composition includes at least one urethane component, at least one monofunctional reactive diluent, an initiator, and optionally an inhibitor. The present disclosure also provides an article including the reaction product of the photopolymerizable composition. Further, the present disclosure provides a method of making an article. The method includes (i) providing a photopolymerizable composition and (ii) selectively curing the photopolymerizable composition to form an article. The method optionally also includes (iii) curing unpolymerized urethane component and/or reactive diluent remaining after step (ii). Further, methods are provided, including receiving, by a manufacturing device having one or more processors, a digital object comprising data specifying an article; and generating, with the manufacturing device by an additive manufacturing process, the article based on the digital object. A system is also provided, including a display that displays a 3D model of an article; and one or more processors that, in response to the 3D model selected by a user, cause a 3D printer to create a physical object of an article. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296346 | LIQUID JET APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DENTAL TREATMENTS - Systems and methods for using a liquid jet apparatus for dental treatments are disclosed. In one implementation, the liquid jet apparatus may include a handpiece configured to deliver a high velocity liquid jet to a desired location in the mouth of a patient. The handpiece may include a positioning member having a channel through or along which the jet can propagate. The positioning member may have a distal end portion configured to be at least partially disposed in a pulp cavity, canal space, or opening in the tooth under treatment. During operation, the jet may impact an impingement surface of the distal end portion of the positioning member and be deflected as a spray through one or more openings in the distal end portion. The liquid jet apparatus may be used for root canal treatments. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296347 | Short Wavelength Visible Light-Emitting Toothbrush With An Electronic Signal Interlock Control - A toothbrush having one or more light sources with an electronic interlock control device preventing operation of the light source when the toothbrush is removed from the user's mouth. The electronic interlock control over operation is necessary to prevent accidental eye exposure to the high intensity light source with a wavelength in the range of about 400 nm to about 1000 nm. The light-emitting toothbrush activates upon entering the user's mouth but deactivates immediately when removed, thus protecting the user's eyes from direct exposure to the high power light source contained in the brush head. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296348 | Horse Bandage - A horse bandage having a winding section ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296349 | OCCLUSIVE CUFF AND IMPLANTABLE OCCLUSIVE SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A CUFF - The invention relates to an occlusive cuff ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296350 | CORNER-LOCK STITCH PATTERNS - Stitching patterns overlap to produce a corner-locked stitch pattern. The corner-locked stitch pattern includes one or more thread interlace points, and one or more overlays of threads from overlapping patterns. A network of corner-lock stitch patterns produces a mesh, which may be embroidered into a substrate, such as a medical textile or biotextile. Corner-lock stitch patterns resist puncture-induced and tension-induced deformation of mesh pores between corner-locked stitch patterns, and may be used to modulate compliance and enhance strength properties of a substrate into which they are sewn. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296351 | QUILTED IMPLANTABLE GRAFT - Described are embodiments of a multilaminate or multiple layer implantable surgical graft with an illustrative graft comprising a remodelable collagenous sheet material, the graft including one or more interweaving members to stitch together the graft to help prevent the layers from delaminating or separating during handling and the initial stages of remodeling. The interweaving members may comprise lines of suture, thread, individual stitches, strips of material, etc. that are woven through the layers of biomaterial in a desired pattern. In one embodiment, the interweaving members comprise a pharmacologically active substance, such as a drug, growth factors, etc. to elicit a desired biological response in the host tissue. In another embodiment, the graft further comprises a reinforcing material, such as a synthetic mesh, within the layers of remodelable biomaterial and stitched together by one or more interweaving members. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296352 | STORAGE ASSEMBLY FOR PROSTHETIC VALVE - In a particular embodiment, the present disclosure provides a prosthetic valve delivery assembly that includes a storage tube and a nose cone cap. A prosthetic valve having a frame is at least partially disposed within the storage tube. A nose cone is disposed about an elongated shaft. The nose cone cap and the storage tube have mating first and second locking member that can be coupled to selectively secure the nose cone cap to the storage tube. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296353 | FILTER AND OCCLUDER SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND DEVICES - Various aspects of the instant disclosure relate to flow devices including filters and occluders for modifying flow in body conduits such as blood vessels. In some examples, such devices include a support structure and a flow media coupled to the support structure. The medical device generally further includes one or more capture features. In some examples, the capture features are coupled to the support structure at one or more of the proximal and distal ends of the support structure. In various examples, the capture features facilitate retrograde and antegrade deployment of the medical device and retrograde and antegrade capture of the medical device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296354 | EMBOLIC FILTER SYSTEM - Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward an embolic filter system. The embolic filter system generally includes a filter and an elongated element. In some examples, the elongate element extends to a position distal to a proximal end of the filter and operates to protect against medical devices entangling with the filter. In some examples, the elongate element is soft and compliant and operates with a hemostatic seal to provide for a hemostatic seal within a lumen of the elongate element while maintaining the lumen as a working lumen through which medical devices can be passed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR URETHRAL APPLICATION OF A LUBRICATING AND/OR LUMEN-STRAIGHTENING SUBSTANCE THROUGH A RETRACTABLE INSERTION AID - The invention relates to a device for draining urine from the bladder of a patient, consisting of an indwelling part placed in the bladder and in the urethra, and of a retractable insertion aid of tubular or hose-like construction which is placed into the indwelling part and facilitates insertion into or passage through the urethra, and of which the inner lumen affords the possibility of applying a lubricating and lumen-straightening substance into the urethra, wherein a reservoir vessel for holding a preferably gel-like substance can be mounted at the proximal end of the insertion aid, and the substance can be applied through the insertion aid from the opening of the catheter tip into the urethra, without a reverse flow into the proximal gap between insertion aid and catheter; moreover, various embodiments of the device are described, and also a method which permits the procedure of draping and cleaning in preparation for the introduction of a catheter by hand and also allows the catheterization of the bladder to be guided with just one hand by the user. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296356 | APPLICATION DEVICE HAVING A URETERAL CATHETER AND AN INTRODUCTION COMPONENT FOR INTRODUCING THE URETERAL CATHETER, INTRODUCTION COMPONENT AND APPLICATION UNIT - An application device has a ureteral catheter with a ureteral catheter main body, a receiving body connected to the ureteral catheter main body by means of at least one connection element of the ureteral catheter, and an introduction component for holding the ureteral catheter and for guiding the ureteral catheter through a ureter of a patient along a pliable guide element. The ureteral catheter can be displaced by means of the introduction component in opposite directions of movement along the pliable guide element and the introduction component is designed to guide the ureteral catheter main body and the receiving body during displacement in the respective directions of movement. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296357 | AIRWAY SUPPORT DEVICE - An airway support device of the present disclosure can be attached to tracheal and/or bronchial cartilage on opposing sides of a tracheal and/or bronchial wall to pull the tracheal and/or bronchial cartilages toward each other to reconstruct and/or reshape to a normal anatomy across the membranous tracheal and/or bronchial wall and thus relieving tension across the tracheal and/or bronchial wall. The airway support device can include at least two longitudinal strips that extend longitudinally along and are attached (e.g., sutured) to the trachea and/or bronchus on opposite sides of the tracheal and/or bronchial wall. Pairs of lateral strips extending from each of the longitudinal strips can be attached to each other under tension. The tracheal and/or bronchial wall can be attached (e.g., sutured) to the lateral strips to open the airway of the trachea and/or bronchus. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296358 | TENDON SURGERY NAIL KNOT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Exemplary systems and methods encompass suture knot tools and suture knot tools pre-loaded with sutures for use in tendon repair and other surgical procedures. Related methods may include forming a nail knot between a suture and a tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure by drawing tissue into a port sleeve of an arthroscopic system, moving the port sleeve relative to a free end portion of the tissue and a nail knot cinch of a suture, to allow the nail knot cinch of the suture to contact the free end portion of the tissue; and tightening the nail knot cinch of the suture about the free end portion of the tissue, so as to form the nail knot with the suture and the tissue. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296359 | TUBULAR MESH SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A BREAST IMPLANT - The invention relates to a mesh support device ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296360 | DONOR OVERLAY FOR TREATMENT OR ALLEVIATION OF ANTERIOR CORNEAL DISORDERS - The invention relates to methods for the treatment or alleviation of an anterior corneal disorder in a subject in need thereof comprising removing corneal epithelial cells from an eye of said subject without removing any corneal tissue or other ocular tissue located posterior to the corneal epithelial cell layer; and positioning an overlay comprising a Bowman layer (BL), Descemet membrane (DM) and/or crystalline lens capsule on the anterior surface of said corneal tissue located posterior to the corneal epithelial cell layer. The invention further relates to freeze-dried and/or gamma irradiated Bowman layer, Descemet membrane and/or crystalline lens capsule and compositions comprising the same that are useful in such methods. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296361 | Ophthalmic Lenses for Reducing, Minimizing, and/or Eliminating Interference on In-Focus Images by Out-of-Focus Light - An ophthalmic lens comprising: at least one first optical zone with a first axis, the at least one first optical zone being configured such that, in use with an eye, at least a portion of light passing through the at least one first optical zone is refracted to a first focal point on the first axis; and at least one second optical zone configured such that, in use with the eye, at least a portion of light passing through the at least one second optical zone is refracted to one or more focal points positioned off-axis relative to the first focal point and on at least one focal plane different than a focal plane corresponding to the first focal point; wherein the at least one second optical zone is configured such that the light extending beyond the one or more focal points provides extended depth of focus. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296362 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) can include an accommodating lens structure having an accommodating optical power. The AIOL can include a secondary structure removably connected to the accommodating lens. In some embodiments, the accommodating lens structure is configured to adjust the accommodating optical power in response to radial forces from the capsule of a patient. The secondary structure can be a sensor assembly, a powered lens and/or a light-adjustable lens. In some embodiments, the accommodating lens structure comprises an outer fluid reservoir and a fluid accommodating lens in fluid communication with the outer fluid reservoir. The outer fluid reservoir can be configured to transfer fluid into the fluid accommodating lens in reaction to compressive forces on the outer fluid reservoir. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296363 | Accommodative Intraocular Lens Combination with Independent Fixed and Variable Power Lens Sections - The accommodative intraocular lens combination includes mechanically and optically independent lens sections including a static, fixed power lens section to restore refraction of the eye and an, independent, dynamic, variable power lens section to restore accommodation of the eye. The preferred embodiment is a combination of a fixed power lens section, for example, a monofocal intraocular lens implanted inside the capsular bag in combination with a variable power lens section implanted at the sulcus plane and driven by the ciliary mass directly. The lens can include optics comprising free-form surfaces according to orders which exceed third order Zernike and can include additional corrective optics to modulate fixed and variable residual optical. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296364 | CARTRIDGE AND INJECTOR WITH THE CARTRIDGE - A cartridge includes a first opening, a second opening, a channel, an intraocular lens arranged in the channel, and a cartridge plunger arranged in the channel and configured to firstly preload the intraocular lens by moving the cartridge plunger towards the first opening, then to fold the lens by moving it in the tapered region, and finally to push the lens out of the channel via the first opening. The cartridge is configured to be coupled to a syringe such that a fluid can be injected into the channel, and as a result the cartridge plunger can be propelled in a movement direction towards the first opening. The cartridge plunger includes a first cartridge plunger longitudinal end, a second cartridge plunger longitudinal end, and a fluid line via which the fluid can be injected from the second to the first cartridge plunger longitudinal end and finally to the intraocular lens. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296365 | Epicardial Anchor With Radial Slot - An epicardial anchor device may include a base and a hub each defining a radial slot. The hub is received within, and is rotatable relative to, the base. The radial slot of the hub defines a tether passageway for receiving a tether coupled to a prosthetic heart valve. The epicardial anchor device may have an unlocked configuration in which the radial slot of the base aligns with the radial slot of the hub so that the tether may be slid laterally through the radial slot of the base, and a locked configuration in which the radial slot of the base is out of alignment with the radial slot of the hub so that the tether cannot be slid laterally away from the radial center of the hub. Rotation of the hub may transition the epicardial anchor device from the locked to the unlocked configuration. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296366 | Leaflet Suturing To Commissure Points For Prosthetic Heart Valve - A collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent and a collapsible and expandable valve assembly. The stent has a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of commissure points is disposed on the stent. The valve assembly is disposed within the stent and includes a plurality of leaflets. Each leaflet has a free edge. An end portion of the free edge of each leaflet is folded and sutured to a corresponding one of the plurality of the commissure points. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296367 | FRAME WITH VARIED STRUT WIDTHS FOR PROSTHETIC IMPLANT - A prosthetic implant has a self-expanding frame with an inflow end, an outflow end, and a plurality of struts interconnected at junctions. At least a portion of the plurality of struts have a reduced strut width at at least one junction configured to reduce or prevent infolding of the frame during recapture into a delivery cylinder of a delivery apparatus. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296368 | Sinus-Engaging Valve Fixation Member - A prosthesis is provided for implantation at a native semilunar valve of a native valve complex, the native valve complex having three semilunar sinuses and three native commissures. The prosthesis includes a valve prosthesis support, which comprises a support structure comprising exactly three engagement arms that meet one another at three respective junctures. The engagement arms are shaped so as define three peak complexes at the three respective junctures, and three trough complexes, each of which is between two of the peak complexes. Upon implantation of the prosthesis, each of the engagement arms is at least partially disposed within a respective one of the semilunar sinuses, such that each of the peak complexes is disposed distal to and in rotational alignment with a respective one of the native commissures, and each of the trough complexes is disposed at least partially within the respective one of the semilunar sinuses. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296369 | PERCUTANEOUS HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Embodiments described herein address the need for improved catheter devices for delivery, repositioning and/or percutaneous retrieval of the percutaneously implanted heart valves. One embodiment employs a plurality of spring-loaded arms releasably engaged with a stent frame for controlling expansion for valve deployment. Another embodiment employs a plurality of filaments passing through a distal end of a pusher sleeve and apertures in a self-expandable stent frame to control its state of deployment. With additional features, lateral positioning of the stent frame may also be controlled. Yet another embodiment includes plurality of outwardly biased arms held to complimentary stent frame features by overlying sheath segments. Still another embodiment integrates a visualization system in the subject delivery system. Variations on hardware and methods associated with the use of these embodiments are contemplated in addition to those shown and described | 2022-09-22 |
20220296370 | ATRIOVENTRICULAR VALVE REPLACEMENT - Apparatus and methods are described including a valve frame ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296371 | CERCLAGE OPERATION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH POSITION FIXING DEVICE - According to the present disclosure, a cerclage operation device provided with a position fixing device allows the position of the cerclage operation device, which is used in a heart valve or pacemaker implantation operation, to be fixed to prevent movement of the cerclage operation device and maintain the cerclage operation device at the correct position after the operation so that the effect of treatment lasts and the stability of the operation is improved. The cerclage operation device provided with the position fixing device according to the present disclosure includes a cerclage wire, a coronary sinus tube which is inserted into a coronary sinus and has a lumen formed therein, a tricuspid valve tube which crosses a tricuspid valve and has a lumen formed therein, and the position fixing device which is bonded to one side of an outer circumferential surface of the coronary sinus tube and prevents movement of the coronary sinus tube, wherein the coronary sinus tube and the tricuspid valve tube are coupled to each other at an upper side and separated from each other at a lower side. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296372 | Medical Device And Method For Facilitating Selection Of An Annuloplasty Implant - A medical device and method for facilitating selection of a shape and/or size of an annuloplasty implant for a patient comprises a catheter with a proximal end and a distal end, and an extension member at least partly arranged inside the catheter with an operator end and a measurement end. The measurement end is extendable relative from the distal end of the catheter for apposition with at least one commissure of a cardiac valve. The measurement end of the extension member comprises means for guiding the annuloplasty implant at at least one commissure. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296374 | PERCUTANEOUS OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANT ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN SUPPORTING AN EXO-PROSTHESIS - An implant assembly for a long bone is adapted to support an exo-prosthesis. The assembly includes a stem, a subdermal component and a percutaneous post. The stem has a proximal end that is adapted to be received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone, and a distal end having a surface that is adapted to promote bone ingrowth. The subdermal component includes a proximal portion that is adapted for attachment to the distal end of the stem, and a fixation surface that is adapted to promote soft tissue fixation. The percutaneous post has a proximal end that is adapted to be attached to the subdermal component. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296375 | CRANIAL IMPLANT DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS FOR MONITORING BIOMETRIC DATA - Provided herein are cranial implant devices that include a cranial implant housing configured for subgaleal scalp implantation within, beneath, and/or over at least one cranial opening of a subject. The cranial implant housing comprises a substantially anatomically-compatible shape and is fabricated from one or more sonolucent materials that permit transmission of mechanical waves through the sonolucent materials when the cranial implant device is subgaleally implanted. The cranial implant housing also includes a pressure sensor operably connected to the cranial implant housing, which pressure sensor is configured to sense intracranial pressure (ICR). The cranial implant housing also includes at least a first controller operably connected to the pressure sensor, which first controller is configured to selectively effect the pressure sensor to sense the ICR within a cranium of the subject to generate ICP data and to transmit the ICP data to an ICP data receiver. In addition, the cranial implant housing also includes a power source operably connected or connectable at least to the first controller. Other aspects are directed to various related systems, computer readable media, and methods. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296376 | AMELIORATING JOINT CONDITIONS INCLUDING INJURIES AND DISEASES - A method for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases and preventing bone hypertrophy can include facilitating cartilage regrowth and preventing bone overgrowth to a damaged bone at a treatment site within a body joint to promote healing. The method can include providing a device having a first section comprising a joint-ward end having an inner surface and an outer surface and fenestrations between the inner and outer surfaces. A second section can include an opposing leading end and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the leading end. The leading end can be penetrated into the bone to a depth to substantially position:1) the joint-ward end in a cartilage zone or at a boundary/transition area; and 2) the second section in the bone. Bone overgrowth into the cartilage zone may be prevented within the body joint when the device is positioned at the treatment site. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296377 | Methods for Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization - Methods are described for conducting minimally invasive medical interventions utilizing instruments and assemblies thereof to stabilize and/or fixate a dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joint. The methods include the initial steps of providing a drill guide assembly adapted to create a pilot opening in the dysfunctional SI joint, a prosthesis configured to be inserted into the pilot opening created by the drill guide assembly and a prosthesis deployment assembly adapted to engage and advance the prosthesis into the pilot opening in the dysfunctional SI joint. The drill guide assembly includes a drill guide having a prosthesis access opening therethrough; the opening having a configuration that corresponds to the shape of the prosthesis. In some aspects of the invention, the methods thus include the step of advancing the prosthesis through the drill guide and then into the pilot opening in the dysfunctional SI joint with the prosthesis deployment assembly; the initial advancement of the prosthesis through the drill guide providing consistent, optimal placement of the prosthesis in the dysfunctional SI joint. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296378 | Methods and Prostheses for Stabilizing Bone Structures - Methods are described for stabilizing dysfunctional bone structures. The methods include the step of providing prostheses having an elongated body with dual, i.e., first and second, threaded ends and an intervening central region. The threaded ends have helical threads wound thereon that extend from the intervening central region to the ends of the first and second threaded ends. The methods further include the steps of creating a pilot opening in the dysfunctional bone structures and inserting the prostheses into the pilot opening and, thereby dysfunctional bone structure. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296379 | PATIENT SPECIFIC FEMORAL PROSTHESIS - A femoral prosthesis system for an orthopaedic hip implant and method of use is disclosed. The prosthesis system includes a femoral stem component that includes a core body and a casing that encases the core body. The casing can be additively manufactured such that the core body defines a predetermined orientation in the core body among a plurality of permissible predetermined orientations. The femoral stem component can further include a neck and a trunnion that extends from the neck. The neck can extend out with respect to the core body at a predetermined angle within a range of permissible predetermined angles. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296380 | Hip Arthroplasty Trial Systems and Associated Medical Devices, Methods, and Kits - Hip arthroplasty trial systems and associated medical devices, methods, and kits are described that can be utilized in situ to complete a femoral head trial. An example embodiment of a hip arthroplasty trial system includes a medical device and a femoral stem. The medical device has a head member, a spacer, a shaft, and a locking member. The spacer is disposed within the head member and is moveable from a first position to a second position. The shaft is disposed within the head member and contacts the femoral stem. The shaft is moveable from a first position to a second position. Movement of the shaft from the first position to the second position moves the spacer from its first position to its second position. The locking member is disposed within the head member and releasably attaches the shaft to the head member. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296381 | ARTICULAR SURFACE IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING GLENOID REVERSE SHOULDER - The present disclosure provides an implant system. The implant system includes an anchor configured to be secured to bone within an excision site formed in a patients glenoid, said anchor including a shank and an enlarged head. The implant system also includes a baseplate including a body comprising: a bone facing surface; an implant facing surface; and a channel configured to extend radially from an entrance in an outer periphery of said body to a central region of said baseplate, said channel configured to receive said enlarged head and a portion of said shank and including an open region formed, at least in part, in said bone facing surface. The implant system also includes an implant including a body defining a load bearing surface and a baseplate recess, said baseplate recess configured to receive at least a portion of said implant facing surface to said baseplate such that said implant is coupled to said baseplate. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296382 | Systems and Methods for Surgical Implant Guidance and Positioning with Optical Surface Imaging - Described here are systems and methods for positioning a surgical implant, such as a glenoid component, or other medical device intra-operatively. In general, the systems and methods described in the present disclosure implement a computer vision system, which may be a structured light computer vision system, together with a suitable optical tracker as an accurate intra-operative tool for predicting post-operative implant position in surgical procedures. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296383 | MULTICOMPONENT ARTICULAR SURFACE IMPLANT - A multicomponent implant system includes a multicomponent implant comprising a base plate and a load plate. The base plate includes a bone facing surface and a base plate interface surface. The load plate includes a load plate interface surface and a load bearing surface, the load bearing surface being substantially parallel to the load plate interface surface and having a contour substantially corresponding to a contour of a removed portion of the articular surface. Both the load plate interface surface and base plate interface surface have a contour substantially corresponding to the contour of the load bearing surface. The load plate is configured to be advanced in an arcuate direction to slidably couple the load plate to the base plate after the base plate has been secured within the first excision site by an anchor. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296384 | Expandable Spinal Implants - A spinal implant has proximal and distal regions, and includes upper and lower bodies. A proximal adjustment assembly is disposed between the upper and lower bodies in the proximal region of the spinal implant and is adjustably coupled to the upper and lower bodies, and a distal adjustment assembly is disposed between the upper and lower bodies in the distal region of the spinal implant and is adjustably coupled to the upper and lower bodies. The proximal and distal adjustment assemblies are independently movable with respect to each other, both concurrently and alternately, to change a vertical height of at least one of the proximal or distal regions of the spinal implant. A set screw is removably disposed within the proximal region of the spinal implant to lock the vertical height of the proximal and distal regions of the spinal implant. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296385 | EXPANDABLE IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH COMPRESSION FEATURES - An expandable implant includes a base member, an adjustable member adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control assembly including a control shaft, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, wherein the base member and the adjustable member are coupled together at least in part via the control assembly such that the control shaft is rotationally fixed relative to the base member and the adjustable member, and the adjustable member is resiliently compressible relative to the base member. | 2022-09-22 |