40th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170281113 | RADIOGRAPHING SYSTEM, MOBILE TERMINAL, RADIOGRAPHING APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A radiographing system includes a mobile terminal configured to store an examination time of a subject that is based on examination-related information about the subject, a radiographing apparatus configured to take a radiation image of the subject based on the examination-related information and to store an imaging time of the radiation image, and an association unit configured to associate the radiation image with the examination-related information based on the imaging time and the examination time. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A RADIATION DOSE DURING IMAGING OF AN OBJECT WITHIN A SUBJECT - A method for adjusting a radiation dose during imaging of an object within a subject is provided. The method includes identifying a task in a first frame that contains the object, the first frame generated via exposing the subject to a radiation beam; and adjusting the radiation beam based at least in part on the task prior to generating a second frame that contains the object, the second frame generated via exposing the subject to the radiation beam. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281115 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TAKING MEDICAL RADIOLOGY IMAGES WITH CONTROL OF THE STOPPING OF THE X-RAY SOURCE - A medical radiology system comprises an external x-ray source ( | 2017-10-05 |
20170281116 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS FOR ROUNDS - This X-ray imaging apparatus for rounds includes inside a cart a battery, a charging circuit adapted to limit charging current flowing through the battery, and a control circuit, in which the control circuit includes: a power supply voltage detecting part adapted to detect power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply; a charged voltage detecting part adapted to detect the charged voltage of the battery; a charging current detecting part adapted to detect charging current at the time when the battery is charged; and a charging current value control part adapted to, depending on a variation in the power supply voltage detected by the power supply voltage detecting part, control a charging current value set for the charging circuit. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281117 | CORRECTION FOR DRIVE, TILT AND SCANNING SPEED ERRORS IN IMAGING SYSTEMS - Methods for the correction of drive, tilt and scanning speed errors in imaging systems such as CT machines. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281118 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS, MONITORING SERVER AND ANOMALY DETECTION METHOD - In order to provide an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus which can detect anomalies caused by factors other than wearing of a bearing of an X-ray tube, according to the present invention, there is provided an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus including an X-ray tube that irradiates an object with X-rays, an X-ray detector that detects X-rays having been transmitted through the object, an image creation unit that creates a medical image of the object on the basis of the output of the X-ray detector, a change amount measurement unit that measures a change amount of an X-ray focal point which is an X-ray generation point of the X-ray tube, and an anomaly detection unit that detects an anomaly in the X-ray tube on the basis of whether or not the change amount falls within a predetermined normal change range. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281119 | SLEEP MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHODS FOR OPERATION - Various examples are directed to sleep management devices and methods of operating the same. A sleep management device may comprise a display. The sleep management device may be programmed to detect a first wake event and select a first wake routine associated with the first wake event. The sleep management device may execute the first wake routine at least in part by modulating an output of the display for a first duration. The sleep management device may also detect a second wake event different than the first wake event and second wake routine associated with the second wake event. The sleep management device may execute the second wake routine at least in part by modulating the output of the display for a second duration longer than the first duration. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281120 | ACOUSTIC COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A mounting system is provided to allow the attachment of an acoustic collector to a handheld electronic device such that sound is conducted directly to the device's microphone. A fitted case or band encloses part of the device and includes a tube running from the collector to the device's microphone. In certain embodiments, the tube may be embedded in the case, and a detachable mount may be provided to connect the collector to the case. The collector may be a stethoscope chestpiece, or an open air collector, such as a parabolic collector. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281121 | Method of coherent flow imaging using synthetic transmit focusing and acoustic reciprocity - Acoustic imaging based on angular coherence is provided. The target is insonified with collimated acoustic beams at several different incidence angles. The resulting images are processed to determine angular coherence averaged over angle, and then integration of the angular coherence for relatively small angular differences is used to provide the output angular coherence image. In cases where flow imaging is done, the images are first filtered to suppress signals from stationary features of the target, multiple acquisitions are acquired, and the final flow image is computed by summing the squares of the angular coherence images (on a pixel by pixel basis). | 2017-10-05 |
20170281122 | Real-Time 3-D Ultrasound Reconstruction of Knee and Its Implications For Patient Specific Implants and 3-D Joint Injections - Methods and apparatus for treating a patient. The method includes acquiring a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals with an ultrasound transducer, each RF signal representing one or more return echoes from a scan line of a pulse-mode echo ultrasound scan. A position of the ultrasound transducer corresponding to each of the acquired RF signals is determined, and a plurality of contour lines generated from the plurality of RF signals. The method estimates a 3-D shape and position of an anatomical feature, such as a joint of patient based on the generated contour lines and corresponding ultrasound transducer positions. An apparatus, or computer includes a processor and a memory with instructions that, when executed by the processor, perform the aforementioned method. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281123 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND TREATMENT OF SKIN - Methods and systems for treating skin, such as stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis or a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281124 | ACOUSTIC MATCHING MEMBER, ACOUSTIC MATCHING MEMBER GROUP, AND MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS - An acoustic matching member configured to be disposed between a breast placed on an imaging table and a compression plate disposed opposite to the imaging table is proposed. The acoustic matching member includes a protruding portion that protrudes toward the imaging table and that is provided in an end portion on a deepest side when viewed from a chest wall side of a subject in a case of compressing a breast of the subject in contact with the compression plate. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281125 | PROCESSING SYSTEM, SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - A processing system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a transmittance filter obtaining unit and a correcting unit. The transmittance filter obtaining unit obtains a transmittance filter representing complex transmittances corresponding to a plurality of frequencies in the case where an acoustic wave passes through a first medium. The correcting unit corrects an electric signal by using the transmittance filter and obtains a corrected electric signal. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281126 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PASSIVE WIRE MANAGEMENT - A system (e.g., an ultrasound imaging system) is provided. The system includes an ultrasound probe having a cable, and an ultrasound probe holder configured to receive the ultrasound probe. The system further includes a housing supported by a base. The housing includes a connector port and a cable manage passage. The cable manage passage positioned at an upper end of the housing distal to the base. The cable extending through the cable manage passage, and is attached to the connector port. The ultrasound probe holder is coupled to a front side of the housing. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281127 | ULTRASOUND PROBE - An ultrasound probe includes, on a surface of a casing, a center indication part configured to indicate an approximate center position of at least one side of an ultrasound transmission/reception side surface of the piezoelectric element, and the center indication part is formed such that two or more tangents intersect each other at at least a first intersection and a second intersection on a virtual center line extending in an ultrasound transmission/reception direction of the piezoelectric element and passing through the approximate center position, and that the tangents intersecting each other have gradients of opposite signs. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281128 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS - A transducer array for an ultrasound probe is provided. The transducer array includes a plurality of transducer elements. Each of the transducer elements have an acoustic stack configured to generate ultrasound signals. The transducer array includes a front layer having a base and a transmission surface. The front layer is mounted to the acoustic stacks of the plurality or transducer elements. The transmission surface includes a linear incline. The transmission surface is configured to emit the ultrasound signals. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281129 | Coherence-based Beamforming for Improved Microbubble Detection in Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound - Ultrasonic imaging is performed by constructing spatial coherence images of a target having microbubbles in it. The basis for this approach is the observation that the spatial coherence of microbubbles differs from the spatial coherence of tissue and the spatial coherence of image noise. Therefore, imaging based on spatial coherence provides a way to suppress noise signals and tissue signals relative to the microbubble signals. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281130 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATED DISINTEGRATION OF BLOOD CLOT - Systems and methods for treating a blood clot include a catheter to be inserted into a patient. The catheter is used to deliver low stability microbubbles toward the blood clot in the patient. A thrombolytic agent is delivered toward the blood clot, and ultrasonic energy is applied to the microbubbles to vibrate the microbubbles. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281131 | HARDNESS DERIVING DEVICE, MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM, HARDNESS DERIVING METHOD AND HARDNESS DERIVING PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM - A hardness deriving device includes: an acquisition section configured to acquire plural ultrasound images obtained by ultrasound imaging a breast in a state in which the breast is pressed by a pressing member at a plurality of different pressures; and a deriving section configured to find an amount of change at corresponding points between the plural ultrasound images acquired by the acquisition section, and to derive information indicating a hardness of tissue of the breast based on the amount of change at the corresponding points. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281132 | ACOUSTIC WAVE IMAGE GENERATING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - There are provided an acoustic wave image generating apparatus and a control method thereof for making an insertion needle clear. A first ultrasound image is generated using ultrasound echo signals obtained from a first plurality of ultrasound transducers. From the first ultrasound image, an evaluation value indicating the discontinuity of a needle is calculated for an image of an insertion needle. In a case where the calculated evaluation value is less than a threshold value, a second ultrasound image is generated using ultrasound echo signals obtained from a second plurality of ultrasound transducers whose number is larger than the first plurality. The first ultrasound image is displayed if the evaluation value is equal to or greater than the threshold value, and the second ultrasound image is displayed if the evaluation value is less than the threshold value. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281133 | POSITION SENSING IN INTRAVASCULAR IMAGING - An intravascular imaging system can include a catheter, a position sensor, and an intravascular imaging engine for receiving information from the catheter and the position sensor. The position sensor can include a reference element and a movable element, which can have a movable element position that is correlated to the position of an imaging transducer in the catheter. The relative position between the movable element and a reference element can be determined and can correspond to the relative movement of the transducer within a patient's vasculature. The imaging engine can receive position information from the position sensor and image information from the catheter and generate a display using the received information. Because relative movement of the transducer can be determined, spatial relationships between sets of imaging data can be determined, and image data from multiple transducer locations can be combined into one image. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281134 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An ultrasonic imaging support apparatus for supporting imaging performed by an ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image of a subject includes a specification unit configured to specify a position inside the subject in a three dimensional image, an identification unit configured to identify a position on a body surface of the subject based on the specified position, and a display control unit configured to display a position where the ultrasonic image acquired by the ultrasonic probe is captured and the identified position on a display unit. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281135 | Image Registration Fiducials - A method includes receiving an input signal indicative of a set of coordinates for tissue of interest in first imaging data. The set of coordinates corresponds to user identified measurement points on a perimeter of the tissue of interest in the first imaging data. The method further includes determining a measurement for the set of measurement points. The method further includes generating a set of fiducial markers for the first imaging data corresponding to the coordinates. The method further includes registering the first imaging data with second imaging data based on the fiducial markers. The method further includes visually displaying the second imaging data with the registered first imaging data superimposed there over. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281136 | MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a transmission/reception circuit and processing circuitry. The transmission/reception circuit performs a first scan and a second scan, which are different in acoustic field in an elevation direction, by controlling at least one of transducers arranged along an azimuth direction and the elevation direction. The processing circuitry generates a first needle-enhanced image by using data acquired in the first scan, and generates a second needle-enhanced image by using data acquired in the second scan. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281137 | SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are provided for selectively utilizing ultrasound data to quantify a part being scanned. One embodiment is a system that includes an ultrasonic wave generator configured to induce ultrasonic waves at locations along a part being scanned, and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the ultrasonic wave generator to collect data points that each indicate amplitude data and time-of-flight data of an ultrasonic wave at the part, to calculate a standard deviation of the time-of-flight data of the data points (σ | 2017-10-05 |
20170281138 | TRANSMIT GENERATOR FOR CONTROLLING A MULTILEVEL PULSER OF AN ULTRASOUND DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS AND APPARATUS - Circuitry for ultrasound devices is described. A multi-level pulser is described, which can support time-domain and spatial apodization. The multi-level pulser may be controlled through a software-defined waveform generator. In response to the execution of a computer code, the waveform generator may access master segments from a memory, and generate a stream of packets directed to pulsing circuits. The stream of packets may be serialized. A plurality of decoding circuits may modulate the streams of packets to obtain spatial apodization. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281139 | SYTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAY OF PATHOLOGICAL DATA IN AN IMAGE GUIDED PRODEDURE - A method comprises displaying an image of a patient anatomy for guiding a medical instrument to a deployment location during a medical procedure. The method further comprises recording a first sample identifier for a first tissue sample. The method also comprises receiving first tissue sample pathology information about the first tissue sample. The method also comprises displaying the first sample identifier with the first tissue sample pathology information during the medical procedure. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281140 | METHODS AND MEDICAL ELONGATE BODIES - A method and a medical elongate body are configured to prevent stagnation or turbulence of blood flow in a recess of a rugged pattern formed in a blood vessel due to bulging of a blood vessel wall at a lesion part of the blood vessel. The method involves partitioning an inside of the blood vessel into upstream and downstream sides of the recess, and introducing gel into the recess to at least partially fill the recess. A blood vessel lumen forming method and medical elongate body to form such a lumen are other aspects of the disclosure and involve introducing gel into the recess to at least partially fill the recess with the gel, and drilling the gel to remove at least some of the gel to form a passage and secure blood flow in the blood vessel. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281141 | MEDICAL PLUG DELIVERY DEVICES WITH A ROTATABLE MAGAZINE AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Medical devices for delivering compositions or medical articles to a patient are disclosed. The medical plug delivery devices can include a fluid delivery device (e.g., a syringe), a frame, and a rotatable magazine. The rotatable magazine can include a plurality of chambers that each hold a composition or a medical article (e.g., a medical plug). By rotating the rotatable magazine relative to the frame, material within the chambers of the rotatable magazine can be sequentially deployed to a patient. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281142 | SHEATH-DILATOR SYSTEM AND USES THEREOF - A medical device includes a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, the sheath having an opening at both the proximal end and the distal end, and a removable dilator having a distal end and a proximal end, the dilator having at least one blood detector disposed on a tapered portion of the distal end of the dilator, the dilator positionable within the sheath such that the tapered portion of the distal end of the dilator extends through the opening in the distal end of the sheath, the proximal end of the dilator extends through the opening in the proximal end of the sheath, and at least a portion of the at least one blood detector is adjacent to the distal end of the sheath. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281143 | Methods and Devices for Removing a Tissue Specimen from a Patient - A method for removing a tissue specimen from a patient includes introducing a bag at least partially into a cavity in the body of the patient, the bag comprising an open end and a port, positioning a tissue specimen to be removed from the patient into an interior of the bag by passing the tissue specimen through the open end of the bag, sealing the open end of the bag, removing gas from the interior of the bag through the port while the tissue specimen is contained in the interior of the bag, and entirely withdrawing the bag containing the tissue specimen from the cavity. The bag may include a closure device configured to hermetically seal the open end of the bag, and the port may include a one-way gas valve configured to prevent or retard gas from entering the interior of the bag through the port. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281144 | TISSUE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A protective tissue cover having a sleeve configuration to slide onto the working portion of a surgical instrument, such as a retractor. At least the contact side of the protective tissue cover is constructed from smooth antimicrobial material that minimizes contact irritation with tissue. Alternative embodiments include various multiple-ply constructions that incorporate an antimicrobial layer, an absorbent layer, and other medical layers to assist in surgical procedures. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281145 | SURGICAL ROBOT PLATFORM - A medical robot system, including a robot coupled to an effectuator element with the robot configured for controlled movement and positioning. The system may include a transmitter configured to emit one or more signals, and the transmitter is coupled to an instrument coupled to the effectuator element. The system may further include a motor assembly coupled to the robot and a plurality of receivers configured to receive the one or more signals emitted by the transmitter. A control unit is coupled to the motor assembly and the plurality of receivers, and the control unit is configured to supply one or more instruction signals to the motor assembly. The instruction signals can be configured to cause the motor assembly to selectively move the effectuator element. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281146 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRACTING A JOINT - A joint-spacing balloon catheter comprising:
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20170281147 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE PREVENTION OF INCISIONAL SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS - A surgical access device for facilitating access through an incision to a surgical site in a patient's body has a pliable membrane which is configured to engage and expand the incision. The pliable membrane includes a base layer, a permeable membrane attached to the base layer, and a fluid channel disposed between the layers. The fluid channel is fluidly coupled to a fluid source. The fluid is delivered to the surgical site via the permeable membrane. The surgical access device may also have a locking mechanism for holding the device in a desired configuration. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281148 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CUTTING - A medical device including an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end and an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the elongate member is disclosed. The end-effector further includes a plurality of arms, which may pivot or move relative to one another. Further, each arm includes an inner edge defining a cutting edge, and an outer edge having at least one geometric feature for manipulating tissue. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281149 | SELF-RETAINING RADIAL TISSUE RETRACTOR - Disclosed is a self-retaining retractor configured for insertion into an orifice. The self-retaining retractor may include a flexible structure made of, for example, one or more of an elastic polymer sheet and an elastic polymer mesh. Further, the self-retaining retractor may include a flexible or shape memory material, such as, for example, nitinol, polymer or elastomer, incorporated in the flexible structure. Further, the shape memory material may be configured to change a state of the self-retaining retractor between a collapsed state and an expanded state. Accordingly, in the collapsed state, the self-retaining retractor may be conveniently inserted into the orifice. Subsequently, the self-retaining retractor may be changed to the expanded state in which the self-retaining retractor applies outwardly radial force causing the orifice to increase in size. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281150 | BONE AND JOINT STABILIZATION DEVICE FEATURES - Components and associated methods of manufacture for bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described in which medical devices are provided that include a rotatable foot as a distal anchor. The devices are tensioned during a medical procedure after applying a proximal anchor or anchoring head and remain active under tension for continued compression of the anatomy to be treated. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281151 | MEDICAL DEVICES FOR DELIVERING PLUGS TO VOIDS - Medical devices for delivering a plug to a void within a patient. The medical device can include a fluid delivery device and a plug holder (e.g., a plug delivery device) coupled to a distal end of the fluid delivery device. The medical device may be configured such that the delivery of fluid from the fluid delivery device wets the plug, ejects the plug from the plug holder, and pushes the plug through a lumen of an elongate tube to a void within a patient. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281152 | ANCHOR/IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT DEVICE AND TISSUE REPAIR METHODS RELATED THERETO - Featured is an inventive anchor/implant deployment device for use in repairing damage to tissue (e.g., meniscus) as well as tissue repair methods related thereto. Such an anchor/implant deployment device is advantageously configured and arranged so the deployment device is capable of making at least an in situ adjustment to the path of a needle portion having the anchor(s)/implant(s); is capable of rotating such a needle portion or the portion extending into the tissue/meniscus so that the distal end entering into the tissue/meniscus is desirably oriented such as to, for example, minimize damage to tissue; and making the needle portion of the deployment device replaceable so as to allow the deployment device to be reloaded thereby making other portions of the deployment device reusable during a given, procedure. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281153 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - A method and apparatus for securing a suture to bone can include grasping a first suture portion with a grasping member on a positioning tool. The first suture portion can be located into a first cannulation defined in the positioning tool. A cutting member can be advanced through a second cannulation defined on the positioning tool and out through a distal opening defined on the positioning tool. A first bone hole can be cut into the bone with the cutting member. A flexible member advancing tool can be advanced through the first cannulation. The first suture portion can be urged out of the distal opening and into the first bone hole. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281154 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED WOUND CLOSURE FEATURES - Surgical access devices having wound closure features incorporated as part of the device are provided. The devices allow suture to be inserted directly into the device and operated to close an opening through which the device is disposed as or shortly after the device is removed from the surgical site. Further, the wound closure features allow for various orientations of wound closure to be achieved by adjusting an angle at which the suture enters tissue surrounding the opening to be closed. Some of the wound closure features provided for include openings formed in both the housing and cannula of the surgical access device, multiple openings formed in one or both the housing and cannula, locations of the openings being adjustable or otherwise movable, and various flexible seals. Other features, as well as methods of closing an opening through which the surgical access device was disposed, are also provided. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281155 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING MULTIPLE LOCKOUTS - A surgical stapling attachment is disclosed. The surgical stapling attachment comprises an attachment portion, a shaft assembly, an articulation joint, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly comprises a drive system comprising a main drive and a lockout drive driven by a single rotary input. The main drive is configured to capture, clamp, and staple tissue. The lockout drive is configured to prevent the main drive from being driven in the event a staple cartridge is not installed within the end effector assembly. Another lockout is provided to prevent the drive system from being actuated when a spent staple cartridge is installed within the end effector assembly. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281156 | SURGICAL APPARATUS - A surgical stapling apparatus includes an actuating device including an elongated shaft. A tool assembly is disposed on a distal end of the shaft. The tool assembly includes a first jaw member supporting a cartridge assembly having a plurality of surgical fasteners, and a second jaw member supporting an anvil. The first jaw member is movable in relation to the second jaw member between a spaced position and an approximated position. One of the first or second jaw members includes a cantilever at a proximal end thereof. A firing cam bar assembly is slidably disposed within the tool assembly and includes a cam surface configured to engage the cantilever to move the first and second jaw member towards the approximated position and a distal end configured to deploy the plurality of surgical fasteners from the cartridge assembly. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281157 | BONE IMPLANT WITH MEANS FOR MULTI DIRECTIONAL FORCE AND MEANS OF INSERTION - An assembly used in osteosynthesis comprising a delivery instrument in combination with an implant wherein the delivery instrument releasably holds the implant in a first configuration prior to attachment of the implant to bone. The delivery instrument allows the implant to be affixed to bone before the implant is released from the instrument. And the instrument may comprise guide means for drills, depth gauges, screws, pins, pegs, blades and or drivers which are used or implanted when the implant is releasably attached to the instrument. After the implant is affixed to bone and released from the delivery instrument, the implant assumes at least a second configuration which provides compression and or distraction and or control of spatial orientation. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281158 | SURGICAL STAPLES - A staple is disclosed. The staple includes a crown extending substantially along an axis between a first end and a second end, a first leg extending from the first end of the crown, the first leg ending in a point, and a second leg extending from the second end of the crown, the second leg ending in a point. The first leg and the second leg are deformably moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first leg and the second leg are positioned substantially parallel with the crown. In the second configuration the first leg and the second leg positioned are substantially perpendicular to the crown. The staple also includes a pad disposed on at least a portion of the crown. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281159 | Surgical Device with Tandem Fasteners - A surgical fastener applier having a handle and a fastener housing extending from the handle. The housing contains at least one anvil movable within the staple housing, the anvil has a proximal position and a distal position. When in the distal position a distal end of the anvil extends distal to the distal end of the staple housing. The housing contains a plurality of surgical fasteners each of which in the shape of a loop. At least one of the fasteners is placed around a portion of the anvil when in the distal position. The applier has a first mechanism for moving the anvil distally after a fastener has been deployed, and a second mechanism for moving the anvil distally after a fastener has been deployed. The second means is independent of the first means. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281160 | SURGICAL SUTURE - A surgical suture is provided, which includes a hollow cone and a thread. The cone has a front opening and a rear opening at two opposite ends thereof, wherein a diameter of the front opening is smaller than a diameter of the rear opening. The thread passes through the cone, and integrally includes at least two protrusions thereon, which are separated from each other by a certain distance. Each of the protrusions has a width in a radial direction of the thread, wherein the width is greater than a diameter of the thread, and is smaller than the diameter of the rear opening whereby, with the integrally provided protrusions, the cones can be located on the corresponding positions of the thread. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281161 | ROTARY POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MANUALLY ACTUATABLE BAILOUT SYSTEM - A motor-driven surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises a motor that is supported in a housing and includes at least one rotary drive system that is configured for selective operable engagement and disengagement with the motor assembly. A bailout drive train is supported by the housing assembly and is configured for selective operable engagement and disengagement with the at least one rotary drive system. A bailout handle assembly is selectively movable between a stored position within the housing assembly and an actuation position such that, when the bailout handle assembly is in the stored position, the at least one rotary drive system is retained in operable engagement with the motor assembly and when the bailout handle assembly is in the actuation position, the bailout drive train is in operable engagement with the at least one rotary drive system. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281162 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE SELECTIVE CUTTING OF TISSUE - A surgical instrument assembly is disclosed which comprises a shaft, an articulation joint, and an end effector rotatably connected to the shaft about the articulation joint. The end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw, a staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples removably stored therein, and an anvil configured to deform the staples. The end effector further comprises a drive input, a closure system configured to move the second jaw between an open position and a closed position, a staple firing system configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge, and a transmission positioned in the end effector, wherein the transmission is configurable in three operating states for operably coupling the closure system and the staple firing system with the drive shaft. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281163 | MODULAR SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISPLAY - A surgical stapling system kit is disclosed which comprises a first module comprising, one, a first display system configured to display a first set of data regarding the operation of the first module and, two, a first attachment portion. The kit further comprises, one, a second module comprising a second display system configured to display a second set of data regarding the operation of the second module and, two, a second attachment portion attachable to the first module. The kit further comprises a third module comprising, one, a third display system configured to display a third set of data regarding the operation of the third module and, two, a third attachment portion attachable to the third module to the first module. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281164 | STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH ATRAUMATIC FEATURES - A staple cartridge comprises an outer tissue-contacting surface comprising at least one first staple cavity. The at least one first staple cavity is configured to receive at least one first staple that includes a first staple leg with a first tip protruding beyond the outer tissue-contacting surface when the at least one first staple is in an unfired position. The staple cartridge includes an inner tissue-contacting surface comprising at least one second staple cavity. At least one pocket extender protrudes from the outer tissue-contacting surface, wherein the at least one pocket extender is configured to conceal the first tip when the at least one first staple is in the unfired position. The inner tissue-contacting surface cooperates with the outer tissue-contacting surface and the at least one pocket extender to define a contoured frame configured to reduce friction against tissue as the staple cartridge is moved relative to tissue. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281165 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH RECONFIGURABLE GRIP PORTION - A handle assembly for a surgical instrument is disclosed. In at least one form, the handle assembly comprises a primary housing portion that is configured to be operably coupled to a portion of a surgical tool assembly. At least one drive system is operably supported by the handle assembly and is configured to selectively apply at least one drive motion to the surgical tool assembly that is coupled thereto. A grip portion is movably coupled to the primary housing portion and is selectively movable to a plurality of grip positions relative to the primary housing portion. A grip locking system interfaces with the primary housing portion and the grip portion to selectively releasably retain the grip portion in any one of the plurality of grip positions. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281166 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING END EFFECTOR WITH ANVIL CONCENTRIC DRIVE MEMBER - A surgical end effector for use with a surgical instrument that includes an elongate shaft assembly that includes a rotary output drive shaft is disclosed. An elongate channel is attached to the elongate shaft assembly. An anvil frame that comprises a proximal end and a distal end is selectively movable between open and closed positions relative to the elongate channel. An anvil concentric drive member is rotatably supported by the anvil frame and is configured to receive rotary drive motions from the rotary output drive shaft of the surgical instrument when the anvil frame is in the closed position. A firing member is in driving engagement with the anvil concentric drive member for linear travel through the end effector. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281167 | CLOSURE SYSTEM ARRANGEMENTS FOR SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING DEVICES WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FIRING SHAFTS - A surgical instrument. In one form, the surgical instrument comprises a first jaw and a second jaw that is movably supported relative to the first jaw for selective movement between open and closed positions relative to the first jaw. A firing drive shaft is rotatably supported in one of the first and second jaws. A firing member operably interfaces with the firing drive shaft for selective axial travel in response to rotation of the firing drive shaft. The surgical instrument further comprises a distal power shaft that is separate and distinct from the firing drive shaft and is configured for selective operable engagement with the firing drive shaft. A closure member is supported for axial travel on a proximal end portion of the first jaw and is configured for selective threaded engagement with a portion of the distal power shaft. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281168 | INTERCHANGEABLE SURGICAL TOOL ASSEMBLY WITH A SURGICAL END EFFECTOR THAT IS SELECTIVELY ROTATABLE ABOUT A SHAFT AXIS - A surgical instrument is disclosed. In one form, the surgical instrument comprises an elongate shaft assembly and an end effector that is configured for selective rotation relative to the axis of the elongate shaft assembly. The surgical instrument can include a rotary locking system for locking the surgical end effector in rotary orientations about the shaft axis upon application of axial locking and axial unlocking motions to the rotary locking system. The surgical instrument may further comprise a rotary drive system that is configured to apply rotary control motions to a firing member as well as to apply rotary positioning motions to the surgical end effector. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281169 | CIRCULAR STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING ROTARY FIRING SYSTEM - An end effector for use with a surgical stapler is disclosed, the end effector comprises a cartridge body comprising a longitudinal axis and a plurality of staple cavities defined in the cartridge body. The staple cavities comprise a first annular row of staple cavities extending around the longitudinal axis and a second annular row of staple cavities extending around the longitudinal axis. The end effector further comprises staples removably stored in the staple cavities and a ramp rotatable about the longitudinal axis to sequentially eject the staples from the staple cavities. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281170 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A SHIFTING MECHANISM - A surgical stapling attachment is disclosed. The surgical stapling attachment comprises an attachment portion, a shaft assembly, an articulation joint, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly comprises a drive system comprising a closure drive and a firing drive configured to be selectively driven by a single input. The closure drive is configured to clamp tissue between an anvil and a staple cartridge assembly. The firing drive is configured to cut the tissue by deploying a knife and staple the tissue by ejecting a plurality of staples removably stored within the staple cartridge assembly. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281171 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM - A surgical instrument system is disclosed which comprises a distal end and a staple cartridge assembly comprising staples removably stored therein. The instrument system further comprises a firing drive including an electric motor and a firing member operably couplable with the electric motor. The electric motor is operable to advance the firing member toward the distal end during a staple firing stroke to eject the staples from the staple cartridge. The electric motor is operable to retract the firing member away from the distal end during a retraction stroke. The surgical instrument system further comprises a manually-operated bailout mechanism operable to perform the retraction stroke in lieu of the electric motor, a controller, and a display in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to display the progress of the retraction stroke when the firing member is being manually retracted by the bailout mechanism. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281172 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISPLAY INCLUDING A RE-ORIENTABLE DISPLAY FIELD - A surgical instrument, comprising a handle and an end effector configured to perform a tissue-treating function. The end effector comprises a distal head comprising a rotatable jaw and an end effector frame comprising a longitudinal end effector axis. The surgical instrument further comprises means for rotating the distal head relative to the end effector frame, a display, and means for adjusting the contents of the display in relation to the rotation of the distal head. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281173 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapling attachment configured to clamp, staple, and cut tissue is disclosed. The surgical stapling attachment comprises an attachment portion, a shaft assembly, an articulation joint, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly comprises a firing system configured to cut tissue only after the tissue has been stapled. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281174 | CIRCULAR STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING LOAD CONTROL - An end effector for use with a surgical stapler is disclosed, the end effector comprises a cartridge body comprising a longitudinal axis and a plurality of staple cavities defined in the cartridge body. The staple cavities comprise a first annular row of staple cavities extending around the longitudinal axis and a second annular row of staple cavities extending around the longitudinal axis. The end effector further comprises staples removably stored in the staple cavities and a ramp rotatable about the longitudinal axis to sequentially eject the staples from the staple cavities. The end effector further comprises a cutting member which is deployed after the staples are ejected from the staple cavities. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281175 | TISSUE STAPLERS, STAPLER HEADS, AND METHODS OF SURGICALLY FASTENING AND CUTTING A BODILY TISSUE - Staplers and stapler heads for surgically fastening and cutting a bodily tissue or/and organ, including: a stapling jaw configured to include a first stapling jaw portion and a second stapling jaw portion separated from each other by a longitudinal channel. A blade having a sharp edge may be shiftable from a horizontal position to a vertical position so as to allow traveling thereof along the longitudinal channel. First stapling jaw portion may include a first row of tissue fasteners of a first staple size or/and type, and second stapling jaw portion may include a second row of tissue fasteners of a second staple size or/and type. Also described are methods for surgically fastening and cutting a bodily tissue or/and organ. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281176 | MEDICAL CLIP DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEDICAL CLIP DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THEREOF - A medical clip device includes an outer tubular body; an inner tubular body provided in the outer tubular body; a clip provided at a distal side of the inner tubular body; and a line member including a first end part, a second end part, and a middle part, wherein the first end part and the second end part extend out of the inner tubular body from an inside of the inner tubular body at a proximal side of the inner tubular body, and the middle part is hung on the clip at the distal side of the inner tubular body. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281177 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO APPLY ANNULAR ROWS OF STAPLES HAVING DIFFERENT HEIGHTS - Circular and curved surgical stapling instruments are disclosed comprising circular and curved stapling configurations. A circular staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples arranged in an inner row, an intermediate row, and an outer row. Staples in certain rows can have different unformed heights. Some arrangements include deck features that protrude from the staple cartridge deck. Various anvil arrangements are also disclosed to attain staples having different formed heights. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281178 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SHIFTABLE TRANSMISSION - A stapling instrument system is disclosed that comprises an instrument comprising a handle and an output and, in addition, an interchangeable tool assembly attachable to the instrument. The interchangeable tool assembly comprises a housing, a drive input operably engageable with the output, and an end effector comprising a first rotatable output shaft, a second rotatable output shaft, and a transmission configurable in three operating states which selectively couple the first and second rotatable output shafts with the drive input. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281179 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING AN UNCLAMPING LOCKOUT - A surgical stapling assembly is disclosed. The stapling instrument comprises a staple cartridge configured to staple the tissue of a patient and a cutting member configure to incise the tissue. The stapling instrument further comprises an anvil movable between an open position and a closed position to clamp tissue against the staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to deform the staples when the staples are ejected from the staple cartridge. In at least one embodiment, the stapling instrument comprises a lockout configured to prevent the cutting member from incising the tissue until after the staples have been formed. In at least one embodiment, the stapling instrument comprises a lockout configured to prevent the anvil from being opened while the cutting member is exposed. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281180 | ANVIL MODIFICATION MEMBERS FOR SURGICAL STAPLERS - A surgical system includes an anvil that has, one, an elongate slot extending longitudinally along a length of the anvil and, two, a plurality of first staple-forming pockets. The surgical system further includes an anvil modification member releasably attachable to the anvil, wherein the anvil modification member comprises a plurality of second staple-forming pockets. In addition, the surgical system also includes a staple cartridge that has a plurality of staples formable by the plurality of first staple-forming pockets when the anvil modification member is not attached to the anvil, and wherein the staples are formable by the plurality of second staple-forming pockets when the anvil modification member is attached to the anvil. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281181 | Expandable Compression Rings for Improved Anastomotic Joining of Tissues - The present invention relates to surgical instruments and methods for enhancing properties of tissue repaired or joined by surgical staples and, more particularly to surgical instruments and methods designed to enhance the properties of repaired or adjoined tissue at a target surgical site, especially when sealing an anastomosis between adjacent intestinal sections so as to improve tissue viability, prevent tissue infection, and to prevent leakage. The present invention further relates to an expandable compression device for application to anastomotically joined tubular tissues, comprising: an upper ring-shaped or disk-shaped flange at a distal end of said device connected to a lower ring-shaped inflatable flange at a proximal end of said device via a hollow cylindrical tubular body, with an opening forming an axial passage through said upper flange, lower flange, and tubular body. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281182 | Anastomotic Stapling Reinforcing Buttress and Methods of Deployment - The present invention relates to surgical instruments and methods for enhancing properties of tissue repaired or joined by surgical staples and, more particularly to surgical instruments and methods designed to enhance the properties of repaired or adjoined tissue at a target surgical site, especially when sealing an anastomosis between adjacent intestinal sections so as to improve tissue viability, prevent tissue infection, and to prevent leakage. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281183 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A JAW CLOSURE LOCKOUT - A surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. The stapling instrument comprises an end effector including a staple cartridge comprising a circular array of staple cavities and staples removably stored in the staple cavities and, in addition, an anvil configured to deform the staples which is movable toward the staple cartridge to clamp tissue therebetween. The anvil is movable away from the staple cartridge to release the tissue after the tissue has been stapled. The stapling instrument further comprises a lockout configured to prevent the anvil from being moved toward the staple cartridge once again until the staple cartridge has been replaced with an unfired staple cartridge. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281184 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A JAW ATTACHMENT LOCKOUT - A surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. The stapling instrument comprises a staple cartridge including a circular array of staple cavities defined therein and an anvil configured to deform the staples. The stapling instrument further comprises a closure drive configured to position the anvil relative to the staple cartridge and a firing drive configured to eject the staples from the staple cartridge. The closure drive includes a shaft which is extendable above the staple cartridge to permit the anvil to be attached to the shaft. In various instances, the stapling instrument is configured and arranged such that the anvil cannot be attached to the shaft unless the shaft is moved into a fully-extended position above the staple cartridge. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281185 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SPENT CARTRIDGE LOCKOUT - A circular stapling instrument is disclosed which comprises a replaceable staple cartridge. The circular stapling instrument and/or staple cartridge comprises a lockout configured to prevent a previously-fired staple cartridge from being re-used. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281186 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONTOURABLE SHAFT - A surgical instrument configured to deploy an array of circular staples is disclosed which comprises a contourable frame. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281187 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A TISSUE COMPRESSION LOCKOUT - A surgical instrument comprising a lockout is disclosed. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281188 | SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A GROOVED FORMING POCKET - An end effector for use with a surgical fastening instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple cartridge and an anvil. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body including a deck and, in addition, fasteners removably stored in the cartridge body, wherein each fastener comprises a base and a leg extending from the base. The anvil comprises a tissue compression surface and forming pockets defined in the tissue compression surface. Each forming pocket comprises a first end configured to receive a staple leg, a second end, a central axis extending between the first end and the second end, a concave turning surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a channel defined in the concave turning surface, wherein the channel is laterally offset from the central axis. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281189 | CIRCULAR STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING AN INCISABLE TISSUE SUPPORT - A surgical instrument comprising an end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a staple cartridge including a cartridge body comprising an annular array of staple cavities, staples removably stored in the staple cavities, a firing drive configured to eject the staples from the staple cavities, and a cutting member circumscribed by the staple cavities. The end effector further comprises an anvil including a tissue compression surface, forming surfaces configured to deform the staples and a tissue block. The anvil is movable toward the cartridge body to compress tissue between the cartridge body and the tissue block and the cutting member is configured to incise the tissue and the tissue block during a cutting stroke of the cutting member. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281190 | PRESSURIZED ANATOMICAL COMPRESSOR FOR KIDNEY DEVICE - A surgical apparatus has connected strips that are configured to surround an organ, such as a kidney. The surgical apparatus at least partially mechanically occludes fluid flow into, out of or within part of the organ. Each strip is individually inflatable. Tubes deliver fluid to the strips. Each of the tubes is connected to one of the strips. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281191 | STAND ALONE ENERGY-BASED TISSUE CLIPS - A tissue clip for use in electrosurgical procedures includes an arm having a first electrode formed thereon. The tissue clip also includes a body pivotally coupled to the arm. The body includes a power source and a second electrode. The arm is moveable from a first position relative to the body for approximating tissue and a second position closer to the body for grasping tissue therebetween. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281192 | IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and method of delivering and detaching an implant within a body of a patient is described. A tether connects an implant with a delivery device. The delivery device includes a heater coil through which the tether passes. The inner diameter of the heater coil is about the same size or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the tether, allowing the tether to more efficiently break the tether during delivery. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281193 | CLOSURE AND ABLATION OF BODY VISCERA AND CONDUITS - Devices and methods can be used to treat heart conditions. Some such devices include endocardial occlusion and ablation devices. For example, such devices can be used for closing and ablating the left atrial appendage to treat atrial fibrillation and to reduce the potential for embolic stroke. In addition, this document provides devices and methods for closing and ablating other body viscera, conduits, valves, and the like. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281194 | EMBOLIC MEDICAL DEVICES - An occlusive device for occluding a target area can include an elongate member having opposing first and second side edges extending longitudinally along the member and a member width. The member can have a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side edges are curled toward each other about a longitudinal axis of the member. Further the member can have an expanded configuration in which the member form a series of loops and the first and second side edges uncurl to be spaced apart from each other. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281195 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO STOP BLEEDING - A hemostatic device is provided to stop bleeding at a puncture site on the wrist of a patient, the device comprising a transparent flexible band to be wrapped at the site where the bleeding is to be stopped, a curved frame having an inner peripheral side and possessing a first curved portion in its first half and a second curved portion in its second half, a first balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the first half of the curved frame and a second balloon provided on the inner peripheral side in the second half of the curved frame. The bleeding from a first artery is stopped by compressing the first artery at the puncture site using inflation of the first balloon and the blood flow in the first artery is increased by compression of a second artery using inflation of the second balloon. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281196 | SURGICAL DRILL INSTRUMENT WITH MOTOR AND LOCKING MECHANISM TO RECEIVE AN ATTACHMENT AND A CUTTING BURR - A surgical apparatus having a locking mechanism that receives a cutting burr and that may include a loading and running position. The locking mechanism may include a motor driven spindle that carries a locking pawl and a detent pawl that lock the cutting burr in place an prevent the cutting burr from inadvertently falling out of the surgical drill instrument when in its load position. A diamond-shaped portion of the cutting burr may be formed in a six-sided diamond configuration and a perpendicular back end surface. The end of the cutting burr may include another diamond-shaped portion formed in a six-sided diamond shape surface that mates with a complementary surface formed in the receiving end of the spindle of the motor/locking mechanism. In an aspect, the attachment of the cutting burr is such that the cutting burr has substantially zero axial movement and runs true in the running condition. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281197 | TISSUE SHAVING DEVICE HAVING A FLUID REMOVAL PATH - A handle assembly for use in conjunction with a surgical cutting device is provided. The handle assembly can generally include two, detachable pieces or housings. The first housing can include electrical and mechanical components for driving a cutting assembly, such as a motor, while the second housing can include a fluid flow path that allows fluid to flow from the surgical site to a location outside of the cutting device. At least a portion of the fluid flow path can extend substantially adjacent to at least a portion of one or more components used to drive the cutting assembly to help manage the heat output of the components. The fluid flow path allows the fluid to exit the device without coming into contact with components like a motor, while also helping to cool the handle assembly. Systems and methods for cutting tissue are also provided. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281198 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR GRAFTING TISSUE - Systems, apparatus, and methods may be adapted for grafting tissue at a tissue site that may include an elongate housing and a plurality of elongate cutting members. The plurality of elongate cutting members may define a cutting surface at a distal end of the elongate housing. The cutting surface may be adapted to contract from a first diameter to a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. The contraction of the cutting surface from the first diameter to the second diameter may define a tapered profile between the first diameter and the second diameter suitable for obtaining a tapered graft. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281199 | MODULAR TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A modular system for total knee arthroplasty includes a modular trial implant assembly. The modular implant assembly includes an elongate shaft configured for insertion into an elongate cavity in a bone, a reamer removably coupleable to the elongate shaft via a connection that allows the reamer to rotate while the elongate shaft remains in a substantially fixed angular orientation. The reamer has an outer surface that tapers toward the distal end configured to form a tapered cavity in an end of a bone in which the reamer is inserted and rotated. The modular trial implant assembly further includes a trial implant removably coupleable to a proximal end of the reamer. A modular final implant assembly includes an elongate stem, a tapered body and an implant body, each having a size and shape that can substantially correspond to a size and shape of the elongate shaft, the reamer and the trial implant, respectively. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOINT RESURFACING AND REPAIR - An implant resection system for preparing an implant site to replace a defect in an articular surface of a first bone includes a first guide configured to be coupled generally to the first bone. The first guide includes a body portion defining a channel configured to receive a pin, wherein the pin is configured to penetrate and form a longitudinally disposed bore within the first bone. The implant resection system further includes a second guide configured to be coupled generally perpendicular to the first bone proximate to the defect by way of the bore. The second guide includes a drill bit configured to form an excision site through a portion of the articular surface in preparation of receipt of an implant. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281201 | DEVICE FOR A PATIENT-SPECIFIC ACETABULUM REAMING AND CUP POSITIONING GUIDE - A device for use in total hip arthroplasty surgery is provided. The device includes a first guide member which includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of first guide legs protruding from the body, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the body. The plurality of first guide legs include a contact area disposed on the open end of the first guide leg. The device also includes a third guide member which includes a tube, a plate configured to engage with the first guide member, and a plurality of holes disposed on the plate configured to receive the plurality of protrusions of the first guide member to couple the first guide member with the third guide member. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281202 | NAVIGATED PATELLA CLAMP - Disclosed herein are systems and methods of patella arthroplasty. A navigated patella clamp used in an arthroplasty procedure includes first and second movable jaw members and an actuation member coupled to the first and second jaw members for moving the first and second jaw members along a plane toward and away from one another. The patella clamp further includes a tracker and adjustable stylus for positioning the clamp on a patient's patella below a desired resection plane. The adjustable stylus coupled to the clamp is used to check the position and orientation of the clamp with respect to the patella to ensure the correct amount of bone will be resected from the patella corresponding to the thickness of a patella component that will be implanted on the resected patella. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281203 | NON-LITHOTRIPSIC KIDNEY-STONE THERAPY - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of using peristalsis to force a polymer plug through a mammalian lumen, thereby removing any calculi and/or calculi fragments present in the lumen. In one embodiment, the method is used as an alternative to conventional lithotripsy. In another embodiment, the method is used in conjunction with lithotripsy, thereby removing the small calculi fragments that result from such procedures. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281204 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE - A system of devices for treating an artery includes an arterial access sheath adapted to introduce an interventional catheter into an artery and an elongated dilator positionable within the internal lumen of the sheath body. The system also includes a catheter formed of an elongated catheter body sized and shaped to be introduced via a carotid artery access site into a common carotid artery through the internal lumen of the arterial access sheath. The catheter has an overall length and a distal most section length such that the distal most section can be positioned in an intracranial artery and at least a portion of the proximal most section is positioned in the common carotid artery during use. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281205 | RETRIEVAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a retrieval device may include a distally located end effector movable between a contracted state and an expanded state. The end effector may include a plurality of support members each including a passage. The end effector may also include a plurality of movable members. A first movable member may include a first portion extending into a first passage of the support member passages. The retrieval device may also include a proximally located handle assembly including a longitudinal actuator and a twisting actuator coupled to the plurality of movable members. The longitudinal actuator and twisting actuator may be configured to longitudinally move and twist the movable members without longitudinally moving and twisting the support members. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281206 | TONGUE CLEANER - A tongue cleaner comprises a base and a plurality of projections outwardly extending therefrom. At least one of the projections, having a first end attached to the base and a second opposite free end, includes an elongated stem and a head at the second end. The head has at least two mutually opposite cantilevered portions outwardly extending from the stem, each of the cantilevered portions having a bottom surface generally facing the base and a top surface opposite to the bottom surface, wherein a substantial portion of the bottom surface is inclined away from the stem. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281207 | TONGUE CLEANER - A tongue cleaner comprises a base and a plurality of projections outwardly extending therefrom. At least one of the projections, having a first end attached to the base and a second opposite free end, includes an elongated stem and a head at the second end. The head has at least two mutually opposite cantilevered portions outwardly extending from the stem, each of the cantilevered portions having a bottom surface generally facing the base and a top surface opposite to the bottom surface, wherein a substantial portion of the bottom surface is inclined towards the stem. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281208 | TONGUE CLEANER - A tongue cleaner comprises a base and a plurality of projections outwardly extending therefrom. At least one of the projections, having a first end attached to the base and a second opposite free end, includes an elongated stem and a head at the second end. The head has a first cantilevered portion and a second cantilevered portion outwardly extending from the stem. The first cantilevered portion has a first bottom surface generally facing the base and the second cantilevered portion has a second bottom surface generally facing the base. A substantial portion of the first bottom surface is inclined towards the stem while a substantial portion of the second bottom surface is inclined away from the stem. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281209 | TONGUE CLEANER - A tongue cleaner comprises a base and a plurality of projections outwardly extending therefrom and including at least first projections and second projections. At least some of the projections have a first end attached to the base, a second free end opposite to the first end, and include an elongated stem and a head at the second end. The head has at least one cantilevered portion outwardly extending from the stem and having a bottom surface generally facing the base. A substantial portion of the bottom surface of the individual first projection is inclined away from the stem; and a substantial portion of the bottom surface of the individual second projection is inclined towards the stem. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281210 | MECHANICAL END EFFECTOR - A mechanical end effector comprising at least two movable parts, wherein each of the movable parts is mounted on at least two supports, wherein a relative position of the movable parts with respect to each other is variable by changing the relative position of the supports with respect to each other, and wherein the supports of the movable parts comprise bendable members, wherein the bendable members are equipped with mechanical properties that arrange for flexing of the bendable members when a force applied by the supports of the movable parts exceeds a predefined value and the bendable members are embodied as cooperating bands to arrange that flexing of the cooperating bands provides a visual feedback to a user. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281211 | LOCKOUT MECHANISMS FOR SURGICAL DEVICES - Various surgical devices are provided having mechanisms for preventing premature actuation of a cutting mechanism. These devices generally include a handle having one or more actuators and an effector disposed at a distal end of the device and configured to grasp tissue. When the end effector is in an open position, a firing actuator can be positioned so that it cannot be actuated by a user. For example, the firing actuator can be obstructed by a shield or arm when the end effector is in the open position. In other embodiments, the firing actuator can be hidden in a recess formed in the closure actuator until the end effector is moved to the closed position. When the end effector is in the closed position, the firing actuator can be engaged to advance a cutting mechanism, thereby cutting the tissue grasped by the end effector. | 2017-10-05 |
20170281212 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR LOCALIZING, DELINEATING AND ANCHORING LIVER LESIONS FOR RESECTION - This document provides methods and devices for localizing, delineating and/or anchoring lesions for resection from a solid organ (e.g., liver, breast, or pancreas). For example, this document provides devices that can be positioned within liver tissue to help delineate liver tumor tissue from normal liver tissue and to help hold liver tumor tissue in position for resection. | 2017-10-05 |