40th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160287210 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Methods and devices for generating ultrasound images during a medical procedure are disclosed. The device may comprise a shaft that includes a working channel for receiving an instrument, the working channel extending from a proximal end of the shaft to a distal end of the shaft, and an ultrasound sensor disposed radially outward of a distal portion of the working channel such that the ultrasound sensor at least partially surrounds the working channel. The ultrasound sensor may be configured to image a single field of view greater than about 90 degrees about the shaft, e.g., simultaneously, while conducting a medical procedure with an instrument inserted through the working channel. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287211 | System and Method for Multi-Modal in Vivo Imaging - Various embodiments are described herein for a method, apparatus and system for performing multi-modal imaging using a common imaging probe having various modes of operation including a fluorescent (FL) imaging mode and at least one of an ultrasound (US) imaging mode, a photoacoustic (PA) imaging mode and a combined US/PA imaging mode. Molecular/functional information may be obtained from FL and PA imaging and anatomical information may be obtained from ultrasound (US) imaging. The system may be implemented to provide for images from each modality in real time as well as provide for co-registration of these images. Experimental results demonstrate that combining the imaging modalities does not significantly compromise the performance of each of the separate US, PA, and FL imaging techniques, while enabling multi-modality registration. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287212 | PROBE FOR ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A probe for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which is used for performing a test upon a subject is provided. The probe includes a case which forms an exterior of the probe, a piezoelectric object which is provided on an inside of the case and which generates an ultrasonic wave, a sound absorbing layer which is provided at a rear surface of the piezoelectric object and which prevents the ultrasonic wave from being delivered to a rear portion of the piezoelectric object, an acoustic matching layer which delivers the generated ultrasonic wave to a subject by matching a sound impedance of the piezoelectric object with a sound impedance of the subject, and a sound lens which concentrates the generated ultrasonic wave and radiates the concentrated ultrasonic wave toward the subject. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287213 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - An ultrasonic probe according to an embodiment includes a group of transducer elements and a plurality of electronic circuits. The group of transducer elements constitutes a main array that is divided into a plurality of sub-arrays, and is two-dimensionally arranged. The electronic circuits are arranged corresponding to the arrangement of the transducer elements constituting the sub-array. At least one of the electronic circuits is a first electronic circuit having a first function. At least one of the electronic circuits is a second electronic circuit having a second function different from the first function. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287214 | Three-dimensional volume of interest in ultrasound imaging - A volume of interest is ultrasonically imaged. An object of interest is automatically located from a volume scan. In one approach, a geometric bounding box surrounding the object is found by a classifier. In another approach, an option for zooming to the object is indicated to the user. A scan region is defined around the object or the bounding box automatically, whether in response to user selection of the option or not. The scan region is shaped based on the ultrasound scan format, but is smaller than the volume. The volume of interest defined by the scan region is used to generate images with a greater temporal and/or spatial resolution than scanning of the entire original volume. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287215 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING ULTRASOUND IMAGE THEREOF - An ultrasound imaging apparatus and a method for operating the ultrasound imaging apparatus are provided. When providing an elasticity value to a user, the reliability of the elasticity value is provided to the user to enable the user to easily determine whether the elasticity value is an appropriate value. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287216 | ARTIFACT REMOVING METHOD AND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An ultrasound imaging apparatus includes an ultrasound transceiver configured to transmit an ultrasound signal to an object and receive an ultrasound echo signal reflected from the object, based on a beamforming parameter of the ultrasound imaging apparatus; and an image processor configured to generate scanning lines forming a frame based on the received ultrasound echo signal, generate sub-frames by sorting the scanning lines into respective groups having the scanning lines with similar properties, based on the beamforming parameter, perform image-processing of the generated sub-frames, and recombine the scanning lines from the image-processed sub-frames to generate an ultrasound medical image corresponding to the frame. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287217 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUNG ASSESSMENT - An example system includes a probe to generate ultrasound scans; a user interface to receive inputs from and to provide outputs to a user; and a controller to receive selection of an objective value for each of a plurality of lung sectors of a patient and present an objective lung assessment to the user through the user interface. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287218 | ULTRASOUND IMAGE MARKER - The method in an ultrasound system for marking an ultrasound medical image so as to indicate its orientation is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a signal from a compass on an ultrasonic probe during use on a patient, wherein the signal is produced in relation to a fixed reference point, receiving a signal from an accelerometer on the ultrasonic probe during use on the patient, wherein the signal is produced in relation to the fixed reference point, processing the two signals to determine the orientation of the patient, or portion of the patient, during use of the system on the patient, generating an ultrasound medical image based on imaging data received from the ultrasonic probe during use on the patient, and placing a marker on the ultrasound medical image, wherein said marker corresponds to the orientation of the patient, or portion of the patient. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287219 | A Disposable Negative-pressure Anterior Chamber Paracentesis syringe - The present invention discloses a disposable negative-pressure anterior chamber Paracentesis syringe which belongs to the technical field of medical supplies. It comprises nine parts, including a needle cap, a Paracentesis syringe, a needle base, an internal needle, a protective cover of the internal needle, an airlock, a needle tube, a collection tube and a collection tube rack. The invention has the advantages that it fixes the Paracentesis syringe during puncture and limits the depth of the needle insertion, releases the aqueous humor slowly to prevent a sudden drop of the intraocular pressure, reduces the risk of the intraocular infection by separating the anterior chamber from outside and the collection tube can collect and store the aqueous humor directly. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287220 | BIOPSY NEEDLE - An embodiment of the present invention provides a kit of parts for use in a surgical procedure performed under image guidance, and particularly under real time image guidance. The kit includes a sterilized drape for use with the chosen imaging machine and which can be used to provide a sterile operating environment when the procedure is performed under the imaging beam. The kit also includes a needle holder that can keep the surgeon's hand away from the imaging beam. The needle holder is operable to hold a needle that is made from a material suitable for piercing tissue, but also substantially preserves the appearance of the needle when it is viewed under the imaging beam. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287221 | BIOPSY DEVICE WITH TRANSLATING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a valve assembly. The needle extends distally relative to the body. The needle defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The first and second lumens extend along a first and second longitudinal axis, respectively. The needle includes an opening fluidly coupling the first and second lumens. The cutter is translatable relative to the needle. The valve assembly comprises a vent opening and a spool body. The spool body is movable relative to the vent opening between a first and second position. The second lumen is coupled to the vent opening when the spool body is in the first position. The second lumen is sealed relative to the vent opening when the spool body is in the second position. The spool body is configured to transition between the first and second position by translation of the cutter. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287222 | ACCESS CHAMBER AND MARKERS FOR BIOPSY DEVICE - A marker deployment tool may comprise a marker cannula having a lateral deployment aperture, a push rod slidably disposed within the marker cannula and a scalloped tip coupled to the distal end of the marker cannula. The scalloped tip may have a push rod recess configured to receive a portion of the distal end of the push rod such that the push rod does not appreciably extend out of the lateral deployment aperture when the push rod is actuated distally. The marker deployment tool may further comprise a magnet at or near the distal end. This magnet may be used in combination with a magnet or plurality of magnets disposed about an access chamber in a tissue sample holder to assist the user in aligning the marker deployment tool. The access chamber in the tissue sample holder may also include a valve, two valves, or a removable plug. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287223 | PULMONARY BIOPSY DEVICES - Methods, devices, and systems for obtaining a navigating to a targeted biopsy region are disclosed. An example device for navigating to a targeted biopsy region may include an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, an inflation lumen, and a vacuum lumen. An inflatable balloon may be positioned proximal to the distal end of the elongate shaft. The device may further include an ultrasound transducer positioned adjacent to the distal end of the elongate shaft and a power and control unit in electrical communication with the ultrasound transducer. A vacuum source may be in fluid communication with the vacuum lumen. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287224 | ORAL RETRACTION DEVICES AND METHODS - An oral retraction device comprises a tongue depressor blade, an articulation assembly constructed and arranged to articulate the tongue depressor blade with at least three degrees of freedom, and a support element constructed and arranged to provide a stabilizing force to the articulation assembly during articulation of the tongue depressor blade. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287225 | HEAT-SENSITIVE OPTICAL PROBES - A method of directing energy to tissue includes the initial steps of determining target tissue location and/or target tissue margins, positioning an ablation device for delivery of energy to target tissue, and positioning one or more heat-sensitive optical probes into a tissue region to be monitored. Each heat-sensitive optical probe is adapted to utilize spectral properties of light to access one or more optical fiber portions of the heat-sensitive optical probe in response to heat. The method also includes the steps of applying energy to the ablation device, continuing ablation while size and/or position of ablated zone which received heat above a threshold value is displayed on a monitor using one or more electrical signals generated by the one or more heat-sensitive optical probes, and determining whether the ablated zone displayed on the monitor is larger than the target tissue margins. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287226 | APPARATUS FOR CLOSURE OF ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECTS - The apparatus for closure of atrial septal defects includes a sheath having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the sheath defining a lumen extending therethrough, a handle positioned in communicating relation with the proximal portion of the sheath, and a balloon positioned in communicating relation the distal portion of the sheath. The distal portion of the sheath can include a soft tip having at least one hole defined therein. The handle can have a bidirectional control configured for controlling or deflecting the direction of the distal portion of the sheath by at least 90 degrees to aid in positioning and aligning the balloon, as well as an occlusion device into the ASD. The balloon, such as a sizing balloon, can measure the size of the ASD within the interatrial septum of a heart of a patient. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287227 | ELECTROSPINNING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING POLYMER TO TISSUE - An electrosurgical electrospinning device is presented including a reservoir having a polymer solution disposed therein, the reservoir cooperating with a dispensing apparatus configured to dispense the polymer solution from the reservoir. The electrosurgical electrospinning device further includes a plurality of nozzles connected to the reservoir, each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles including a plurality of needles and a blow-spraying mechanism for blowing gas around each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles when the polymer solution is dispensed from the plurality of needles. The gas from the blow-spraying mechanism and the polymer solution from the plurality of needles are coaxially applied directly onto tissue at voltages of less than or equal to 3 kV. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287228 | AMNIO OPENING OCCLUSION DEVICE - The disclosed collapsible medical device is used for occluding an opening used for fetoscopic surgery. The device comprises a tubular woven metal fabric comprised of a plurality of braided metal strands and having a proximal end and a distal end, and said fabric having an expanded preset configuration comprising two disk-shaped elements and a waist element; wherein said two disk-shaped elements have diameters of about | 2016-10-06 |
20160287229 | ARTICULATING SUTURING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for closing an opening in tissue includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a channel disposed between the proximal and distal ends. A pair of pins are disposed within the channel and cooperate with a slidable and axially movable foot. The foot extends distally from the channel with a flexible guidebody extending from a distal foot end of the foot. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287230 | PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE SYSTEM - A tool for closing an opening in tissue may include a catheter, a clasp applicator positioned substantially at the distal end of the catheter; and at least one clasp held by the clasp applicator, where the clasp may include a plurality of tines and be plastically splayable by the clasp applicator. A patent foramen ovale in heart tissue may by closed by, for example, advancing that exemplary clasp applicator through the patient's vasculature to a location in proximity to the patent foramen ovale, anchoring the clasp applicator with respect to the patent foramen ovale, splaying the clasp, advancing the splayed clasp into contact with tissue; closing the clasp, and removing the clasp applicator from the heart. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287231 | DISENGAGABLE CAM SYSTEM FOR TISSUE PUNCTURE CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A method and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in a tissue. The apparatus includes an anchor, a sealing plug, a suture, a compaction member assembly, a spool assembly, and a release member. The suture is positioned between the sealing plug and the anchor. The compaction member assembly is structured and arranged to apply an compressive force to compact the sealing plug toward the anchor. The spool assembly includes a plurality of post members, and the suture is wound about the post members to define a suture cam path. Unspooling the suture along the suture cam path provides driving of the compaction member assembly. The release member is operable to move the post members to release the suture member from the spool assembly. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287232 | SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHODS - A system and method for abdominal surgery is disclosed. The system can have one or more end effectors that can be attached to an introducer and/or tray and inserted into the abdomen through a large puncture through the patient's umbilicus. The end effector can have a surgical tool, such as a grasper. The system can have a manipulatable control arm that can be inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's body wall. The end effector can be attached to the control arm and simultaneously or concurrently detached from the introducer or tray. The control arm can then manipulate the end effector to perform the surgery. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287233 | BIOADHESIVE DELIVERY CATHETER MANIFOLD WITH MIXING FIXTURE AND METHODS - A bioadhesive delivery catheter includes a manifold, a dual lumen tube, and a mixing member. The manifold includes a delivery device passage and an injection port. The tube is insertable into the delivery device passage and includes first and second lumens positioned side-by-side. The first lumen extends proximal of the second lumen within the delivery device passage, and the second lumen is in flow communication with the injection port. The mixing member is positioned between a proximal inlet of the injection port and the second lumen and is configured to help mix a bioadhesive material that is delivered through the injection port into the second lumen. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287234 | RETRACTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY - A retractor blade assembly includes an arm member, blade connector and a retractor blade having stem member provided at the top of the blade. The stem member includes a first pin member, provided at an upper portion of the stem member. The first pin member has at least one abutment extending outward from the stem member, a first groove provided below the first pin member, a second groove provided below the first groove, provided about the circumference of the stem member, a second pin member having at least one abutment extending from the second groove. The blade connector cooperatively engages the stem member permitting the retractor blade to operate in a rotatable mode and a locked mode. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287235 | ABSCESS DRAINAGE - A drainage device for holding an incision in an abscess of a subject open to allow drainage of fluid out of the abscess includes an elongate body and an extension member extending laterally from the elongate body. The elongate body is configured for insertion into the abscess. The extension member is configured to retain at least a portion of the elongate body in the abscess. The elongate body facilitates drainage of fluid out of the abscess. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287236 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS - Devices, systems and surgical methods for achieving surgical access to a site within the body, particularly the spine. The system includes a modular retractor with a body and hood that are independently operable at their proximal ends to manipulate soft tissue at their distal ends, and may be adjustably and releasably coupled to form an open channel to a target tissue. On insertion, the hood is at least partially compressed against the retractor body. When coupled, the retractors are displaced from one another and constrained to one or more of at least three degrees of freedom, movable pivotally around a proximal end pivot axis that is perpendicular to the channel to adjust displacement of the retractors at their distal ends, displaceable vertically to adjust the distance between the retractors at their proximal ends, and slidable horizontally along the channel axis. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287237 | ELEVATION DEVICE FOR MODULAR DISTRACTOR FOR USE IN ANKLE AND LEG SURGERY - An elevation apparatus, system and method for elevating the patient's limb when using a manual distractor unit is mounted upon a support frame attached to an operating table side rail. A foot strap is attached to the extension apparatus and to the patient's ankle with a patient's knee support pad, extending from the distractor unit, is positioned under the patient's knee to provide traction to the patient's ankle, which is secured to the support frame. The extension apparatus may be formed with a plurality of attachment points for the foot strap so as to provide improved access to the ankle area with advantages of allowing additional types of procedures a surgeon may perform on the patient and/or the ability of the surgeon to access the ankle area and lower leg. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287238 | BOOT FOR LIMB AND ANKLE TRAUMA SURGERY USING MODULAR DISTRACTOR - A boot assembly apparatus, system and method for elevating the patient's limb when using a manual distractor unit is mounted upon a support frame attached to an operating table side rail. A foot strap is attached to the boot assembly apparatus and to the patient's ankle with a patient's knee support pad, extending from the distractor unit, is positioned under the patient's knee to provide traction to the patient's ankle, which is secured to the support frame. The boot assembly apparatus may be formed with a plurality of attachment points for the foot strap so as to provide improved access to the ankle area with advantages of allowing additional types of procedures a surgeon could perform on the patient and/or the ability of the surgeon to access the ankle area and lower leg. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287239 | ENDOSCOPIC PORTS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL ACCESS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method for providing an endoscopic port includes inserting a distal portion of an expandable member into soft tissue in a patient's body. The distal portion of the expandable member is inflated to form a passageway in the soft tissue. A rigid tube member is delivered into the passageway formed by the expandable member through the inside of the inflatable member. A port is established between a proximal opening in the rigid tube member and a distal opening in the rigid tube member. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287240 | SYSTEMS FOR THE PREVENTION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS - A surgical access system facilitates access to a surgical site within a patient's body through an incision in the body. Surgical access systems can have at least one retention member and a fluid transportation member configured to deliver fluid to a surgical site or to remove fluid from a surgical site. In some embodiments, a surgical access device irrigates a surgical site to reduce surgical site infections and removes fluid from the surgical site to increase a physician's visibility into the surgical site. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287241 | MEASUREMENT RING AND MONITORING - The present disclosure relates to a measurement ring for positioning at an orifice of a patient. The measurement ring comprises a hollow channel, an annular lip, at least one sensor and a communication unit. The annular lip is located at a first extremity of the hollow channel. The annular lip and hollow channel form an insertion channel for inserting at least one instrument in the orifice of the patient. The at least one sensor measures at least one parameter related to insertion of the instrument in the insertion channel and generate insertion data. The communication module transmits the insertion data to a monitoring apparatus. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287242 | Suture Anchor With Soft Anchor Of Electrospun Fibers - A flexible anchor for coupling a suture to a bone is provided. The anchor is composed of non-woven electrospun fibers and has an elongate tubular body that extends from a first end to a second end. The anchor is configured to receive a suture that enters the anchor through a first aperture and exits the anchor through a second aperture. When free ends of the suture are pulled, the anchor transitions from a first configuration to a second anchoring configuration | 2016-10-06 |
20160287243 | METHOD OF REPAIRING CARTILAGE DEFECTS - A method for repairing a cartilage defect according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, preparing a cartilage defect for implantation of a cartilage graft and attaching the cartilage graft to bone using at least one knotless suture anchor. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287244 | KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR - A suture anchor comprises a tubular body having an axial bore therethrough and having one or more purchase enhancements on an exterior surface of the body adapted to enhance purchase of the body within a bone hole, such as threads. A lateral port passes through the body from the bore to the exterior surface and is formed of a slot entering the body from its proximal end. A length of suture for attaching soft tissue to bone passes down along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements, over a distal end of the body, up into the bore through and then back out of the bore and up along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287245 | ANCHOR DRIVER WITH SUTURE CLUTCH - A suture anchor driver has an elongated shaft, a handle at a proximal end of the shaft an anchor engagement at a distal end of the shaft and a clutch between the handle and the shaft. The clutch includes a slot for frictionally engaging a suture an engagement with the shaft and an engagement with the handle. The engagement with the shaft and the engagement with the handle are located with respect to one another such that driving torque applied to the handle urges open the slot to release its frictional engagement of the suture. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287246 | SUTURE PASSER AND METHOD - Instruments and techniques to pass a suture, particularly in instances where access to confined spaces and the ability to pass a suture through difficult to penetrate materials are needed. The instruments and techniques are particularly useful in surgery of the hands and feet. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287247 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE INCLUDING DIRECT-DRIVEN NEEDLE - A suturing device includes a housing, a rod, a ferrule assembly, and a needle. The housing defines a guide lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The rod is engaged with the housing and extends distally therefrom. The ferrule assembly is disposed at a distal end of the rod and is configured to releasably retain a ferrule therein. The ferrule is adapted to retain of a portion of a suture therein. The needle is configured for translation through the guide lumen defined within the housing. A distal end of the needle is configured to engage the ferrule within the ferrule assembly for removal of the ferrule from the ferrule assembly. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287248 | GEAR MECHANISM FOR ROTATING DRIVE SHAFT - A surgical device includes a housing and a trigger connected to the housing. The trigger is arranged to rotate a drive shaft by a gear mechanism. Linear movement of a linear movable element causes rotation of a rotatable gear operatively linked to the drive shaft. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287249 | TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATORS FOR CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLERS - Tissue thickness compensators for use with circular surgical staplers. Various tissue thickness compensators are disclosed for deployment between a stapler head of a surgical circular stapler and an anvil attached thereto to accommodate variances in tissue thickness during stapling. Some tissue thickness compensator arrangements include means and configurations for deploying healing agents for enhancing the healing process. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287250 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PROGRESSIVE ROTARY DRIVE SYSTEMS - A surgical instrument can comprise a rotary input shaft and a surgical end effector that comprises a first jaw and a second jaw that is movable relative to the first jaw. The surgical instrument can further comprise a firing shaft that operably interfaces with the rotary input shaft. A firing member is movably supported in one of the first and second jaws. A closure member is in threaded engagement with the rotary input shaft such that rotation of the rotary input shaft in a first direction causes the closure member to move the second jaw to the closed position. The closure member remains in threaded engagement with the rotary input shaft to positively retain the second jaw in the closed position while continued rotation of the rotary input shaft in the first direction drives the firing member from a start position to an end position. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287251 | STAPLING END EFFECTOR CONFIGURED TO COMPENSATE FOR AN UNEVEN GAP BETWEEN A FIRST JAW AND A SECOND JAW - A staple cartridge disclosed herein comprises a cartridge body and staples removably stored therein. The staple cartridge further comprises a longitudinal row of staple drivers movable between an unfired position and a fired position to drive the staples toward an anvil and a firing system movable toward a distal end of the cartridge body to sequentially move the staple drivers toward their fired positions. The staple drivers comprise a first staple driver comprising a first bottom drive surface and a first staple support surface, wherein a first driver distance is defined between the first bottom drive surface and the first staple support surface, and a second staple driver comprising a second bottom drive surface and a second staple support surface, wherein a second driver distance is defined between the second bottom drive surface and the second support surface which is different than the first driver distance. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287252 | Clip Applier Adapted for Use with a Surgical Robot - A clip applier adapted for use with a surgical robot is disclosed. The clip applier comprises a shaft having clips stored therein and jaws adapted for receiving a clip from the shaft. The shaft is in mechanical communication with a robotic mounting portion. The robotic mounting portion contains a gear drive assembly for rotating the shaft, feeding clips into the jaws and forming clips in the jaws. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287253 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELECTIVELY DISENGAGEABLE THREADED DRIVE SYSTEMS - A surgical instrument including a surgical end effector and a threaded rotary input shaft. An actuator member is in operable engagement with the surgical end effector and is in selective threaded engagement with the threaded rotary input shaft such that when the actuator member is in an engaged configuration, rotation of said threaded rotary input shaft causes the actuator member to move axially to impart an actuation motion to the surgical end effector and when the actuator member is in a disengaged configuration, rotation of the threaded rotary input shaft will not be imparted to the actuator member. A switch may be employed for selectively moving the actuator between the engaged and disengaged configurations. A locking system may be employed for preventing axial movement of the actuator member when the actuator member is in the disengaged configuration. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287254 | RETAINER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR - A retainer for assembling tissue thickness compensators to a surgical stapler can comprise a grip, a first surface for supporting a first tissue thickness compensator, a second surface for supporting a second tissue thickness compensator, and clips for aligning and attaching the retainer to the surgical stapler. The clips may align and attach the retainer to a staple cartridge of the surgical instrument. The clips may align the retainer with an anvil of the surgical instrument. An insertion tool may be used in combination with the retainer to insert the retainer into the surgical stapler and to push the tissue thickness compensators against the anvil and/or the staple cartridge of the surgical instrument. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287255 | POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE PLATFORM - The present disclosure provides for a surgical instrument which includes a housing and an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The anvil assembly is pivotally coupled to the cartridge assembly to be movable from a first actuation position to at least one other second actuation position. The surgical instrument further includes a firing rod having a shaft defining a second longitudinal axis, the shaft having a cam member which is in mechanical cooperation with the anvil assembly and is configured to move the anvil assembly from the first actuation position to the at least one other second actuation position upon rotation of the firing rod about the second longitudinal axis. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287256 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH POWERED RETRACTION - A surgical stapling apparatus comprises a handle assembly, an actuation shaft having a connector, and a retraction mechanism positioned within the handle assembly. The retraction mechanism includes a motor coupled to a transmission shaft, a first gear rotatably mounted on the transmission shaft, the first gear configured to engage a second gear, a clutch operatively attached to the second gear, a main shaft rotatably connected to the clutch, and a pulley coupled to the main shaft, the pulley being operatively attached to the connector. The connector and the pulley may be attached via a cable. The retraction mechanism may include a spring motor for maintaining the cable in tension. The spring motor may have a spring element wrapped around and interconnecting at least two arbors. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287257 | POSITIONING TOOL FOR ANASTOMOSIS - An assembly including a positioning tool that includes a probe affixed to a portion of a grasping tool, wherein a distal tip of the probe protrudes distally from the grasping tool a distance corresponding to a position for placing a magnet with the grasping tool. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF GEL EMBOLICS - Delivery systems for liquid embolics and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include a catheter and one or more retention elements to limit migration of the liquid embolic to non-target sites. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287259 | OCCLUSION DEVICE - Medical devices and methods for forming the medical devices are disclosed in the present application. In one illustrative example an occlusion balloon comprises an outer balloon member, and an inner balloon member having an inner wall and an outer wall and extending through at least a portion of the outer balloon member. In at least some examples, when forces acting on the inner wall of the inner balloon member equal forces acting on the outer wall of the inner balloon member, the inner balloon member defines a lumen. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287260 | Operating A Vessel Occlusion Catheter - Some systems and methods for operating a vessel occlusion catheter may include a control and inflation device to control the filling of the balloon in such a manner that the vessel wall will not be overstressed while the safe occlusion of the blood vessel is achieved. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287261 | Left Atrial Appendage Occluder - The present invention relates to a left atrial appendage occluder ( | 2016-10-06 |
20160287262 | VENOUS TOURNIQUET - A venous tourniquet having a constricting strap which can be placed around a body part, which strap is elastic in the direction of circumference or is provided with at least one elastic portion, and having a closing device by which the constricting strap can be locked into a tightening loop when the strap is positioned around a body part in the tightened state. One embodiment is advantageous if both structure and use is obtained by designing the closing device as a hook-and-loop fastener having two lockingly engaging closing parts. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287263 | MEDICAL GUIDING DEVICE - In a first aspect of the invention relates to a medical guide device for working on a bone. This guide device includes a holding arrangement, which is holdable firmly against a bone, for holding the guide device firmly against the bone and a saw template with a guide slot for a saw blade. In an adjustment position, the holding arrangement and the saw template engage with one another and are arranged to be movable in relation to one another. The holding arrangement and the saw template are movable from the adjustment position into a sawing position in which they are held firmly and immovably in relation to one another. Said guide device includes a coupling arrangement for coupling the holding arrangement and the saw template in the adjustment position and in the sawing position. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287264 | Percutaneous Disc Clearing Device - A discectomy tool comprising:
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20160287265 | Autoclave Tolerant Battery Powered Motorized Surgical Hand Piece Tool and Motor Control Method - A single cell power unit for a motorized surgical power tool includes a single cell power unit enclosure. A high temperature battery cell is mechanically supported within and disposed at about a center of the single cell power unit enclosure. An electrical connector having a plurality of connector pins is configured to couple to a mating electrical connector of a tool part having a motor. A motorized surgical handpiece tool which prevents the motor from operating when the power unit is removed, a method to start a multi-phase brushless sensorless motor of a surgical hand piece tool in a controlled manner, a power unit for a motorized surgical power tool with a battery insulated by a flexible circuit boards, and a safety switch system for a motorized surgical power tool with a lever magnet motor speed control are also described. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287266 | GLENOID REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for repairing a defect on a portion of an articular surface of a human body, particularly of the glenoid. More particularly, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for repairing both a glenoid cavity and a glenoid rim of the glenoid using a single implant. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287267 | Surgical Burs With Localized Auxiliary Flutes - A surgical bur including primary flutes and auxiliary flutes. The primary flutes include (i) first clearance surfaces, and (ii) first rake surfaces with first cutting edges. The primary flutes extend from a proximal end of the surgical bur to a distal end of the surgical bur. The auxiliary flutes are localized in central regions or distal regions of the surgical bur. The auxiliary flutes include (i) second clearance surfaces, and (ii) second rake surfaces with second cutting edges. At least one of the auxiliary flutes is located between a pair of adjacent ones of the primary flutes. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287268 | PATIENT-MATCHED INSTRUMENTS - Patient-matched surgical instruments and associated methods having an anatomy facing side including several discrete, physically separate anatomy contacting portions configured to match the anatomy of a particular patient and including one or more of non-uniform in distribution, non-uniform in shape and non-uniform in surface area. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287269 | PATELLAR CLAMPING INSTRUMENT - A patellar clamp and associated system and method for using the clamp are provided. A patellar clamp includes a pair of handles movably coupled together, a patella support portion connected to the pair of handles and configured to engage a first side of a patella, and a reamer guide configured to engage a second side of the patella. The patella support portion and the reamer guide each include a first pair of flanges configured to engage a first and second tendon associated with the patella. The reamer guide is configured to allow reaming and resurfacing the entire desired posterior articular surface of the patella in a single operation without readjusting the position of the reamer guide. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287270 | Valvuloplasty Catheter - The present invention provides an aortic valvuloplasty catheter which, in one preferred embodiment, has a tapered distal balloon segment that anchors within the left ventricle outflow track of the patient's heart and a rounded proximal segment which conforms to the aortic sinuses forcing the valve leaflets open. In addition, this embodiment of the valvuloplasty catheter includes a fiber-based balloon membrane, a distal pigtail end hole catheter tip, and a catheter sheath. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287271 | METHOD FOR REMOVING CALCULUS FROM AN ACCESS SHEATH - A method involves introducing a gathering part into a lumen in an ureteral access sheath in which is located calculus, wherein at least a part of the ureteral access sheath is located in an ureter in a living body. The gathering part is moved along the lumen in the ureteral access sheath in a forward direction toward the calculus, and then movement of the gathering part in the forward direction is stopped to position the gathering part adjacent the calculus so that the calculus is positioned between the distal end of the ureteral access sheath and the gathering part. The gathering part is expanded while the gathering part is positioned adjacent the calculus, and the calculus is then introduced into the gathering part. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287272 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CALCULUS FROM AN ACCESS SHEATH - A method involves introducing a raking part into a lumen in an ureteral access sheath in which is located calculus, wherein the raking part is introduced into the ureteral access sheath while at least a part of the ureteral access sheath is located in a living body. The raking part is moved in the ureteral access sheath toward the calculus and is positioned beyond the calculus. The lumen in the ureteral access sheath is at least partially occluded by way of the raking part. After at least partially occluding the lumen in the ureteral access sheath by way of the raking part, the raking part is moved along the lumen in the ureteral access sheath in a direction opposite the first direction so that the raking part rakes out the calculus. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287273 | METHOD FOR REMOVING CALCULUS FROM AN ACCESS SHEATH - A method involves positioning a housing in an ureteral access sheath that is positioned in a lumen in a living body, moving the housing toward calculus located in the ureteral access sheath, positioning the housing in the ureteral access sheath adjacent the calculus in the ureteral access sheath, drawing the calculus in the ureteral access sheath through the inlet and into the housing by suction in the interior of the housing, and removing the housing from the ureteral access sheath while the calculus remains in the housing. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287274 | METHOD FOR RETRIEVING OBJECTS FROM A LIVING BODY - A method of moving a device toward a target site in a living body involves introducing an endoscope into the living body, wherein the endoscope has an instrument channel, with the device located at the distal end of the endoscope, and an elongated shaft connected to the device and positioned in the instrument channel. The method includes moving the endoscope and the device within the living body toward the target site, changing the shape of the elongated shaft while moving the device in the living body, and moving the device within the living body while the device is in the second orientation to position the device in the second orientation at the target site. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287275 | METHOD FOR RETRIEVING OBJECTS FROM A LIVING BODY AND EXPANDING A NARROWED REGION IN THE LIVING BODY - A method of expanding a narrowed region inside a living body involves positioning a liquid introducer in the narrowed region in the living body and introducing liquid into the narrowed region by way of the liquid introducer. The liquid applies an outwardly directed force on the narrowed region to expand the narrowed region. The narrowed region includes the renal pelvis, the entrance to the lower calix, the ureter, etc. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287276 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING EMBOLISM - A device and method for intravascular treatment of an embolism, and particularly a pulmonary embolism, is disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a clot treatment device that includes a support member having a plurality of first clot engagement members and second clot engagement members positioned about the circumference of a distal portion of the support member. In an undeployed state, individual first clot engagement members can be linear and have a first length, and individual second clot engagement members can be linear and have a second length that is less than the first length. The clot engagement members can be configured to penetrate clot material along an arcuate path and hold clot material to the clot treatment device. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287277 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOVING OCCLUSIONS FROM A BODILY CAVITY - An apparatus includes a transmission member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The transmission member is configured to be inserted into a bodily lumen, and is configured to transfer ultrasonic energy from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion. The transmission member defines a lumen along a longitudinal center line of the transmission member. The distal end portion of the transmission member includes a concave engagement surface and a distal end surface. The distal end surface defines a plane that intersects the longitudinal center line of the transmission member at an angle of between about 75 degrees and about 105 degrees. The engagement surface is configured to engage a target tissue within the bodily lumen to limit movement of the target tissue along the longitudinal center line. The engagement surface defines an opening in fluid communication with the lumen. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287278 | GUIDED THROMBUS DISPERSAL CATHETER - Catheter systems of the invention involve guided and informed dissolution of occlusions in blood vessels. According to certain aspects, a catheter system of the invention includes an elongate body defining a first lumen and comprising a distal portion, an inner member configured for insertion into the first lumen, the inner member comprising an energy source configured to deliver therapeutic energy to a treatment site, and an imaging assembly located at the distal portion of the elongate body. In some embodiments, the catheter system includes a functional flow sensor in addition to or as an alternative to the imaging assembly. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287279 | MICROSURGICAL TOOL FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS - The disclosed technology includes improved microsurgical tools providing multiple degrees of freedom at the wrist level, including roll, pitch, and grasp DOFs, a tight articulation bending radius, low radial offset, and improved stiffness. Some implementations include an end effector platform moveable along a fixed trajectory on a fictional axle so as not to interfere with a central-axis aligned working channel; a crossed-arm mechanical linkage for articulating an end-effector platform throughout a pitch DOF with an amplified pitch angle; and a partial pulley system to articulate the arms while maximizing pulley radius to shaft diameter, and permitting a constant transmission efficiency to the arms throughout the range of articulation. In some implementations, a tool shaft outer diameter may be smaller than 3 mm; a pitch DOF range may be ±90°, a roll DOF range may be ±180°, and a grasp DOF range may be 30°. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287280 | Peritoneal Peeling Surgical Instrument - The present invention has been made with the aim to provide a surgical instrument, which can be put into a space between a peritoneum and muscle via a tunnel formed at the peritoneum easily and can be pulled strongly in a direction to peel the peritoneum from the muscle in hernia repair surgery or the like. A peritoneal peeling surgical instrument, which is put between muscle and a peritoneum via a tunnel formed at the peritoneum to peel the peritoneum from the muscle, includes: an operation part to be grasped and operated by the user; a shaft part connected with the operation part; a hinge part disposed at the tip of the shaft part; and a hook part connected with the shaft part via the hinge part. In response to operation to the operation part, the hook part is bent at the hinge part with respect to the shaft part and the bending state is fixed in one or more steps. The hook part has: a convex curved surface located at a bending direction side to contact the peritoneum; a flat surface located at a bending direction opposite side to contact the muscle; and a streamline tip part corresponding to the tip of the hook part. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287281 | PIXEL ARRAY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems, instruments, and methods are described in which a scalpet device comprises a housing configured to include a scalpet assembly. The scalpet assembly includes a scalpet array and one or more guide plates. The scalpet array includes a set of scalpets, and in embodiments the set of scalpets include multiple scalpets. The guide plate maintains a configuration of the set of scalpets. The set of scalpets is configured to be deployed from and retracted into the housing, and is configured to generate incised skin pixels at a target site when deployed. The incised skin pixels are harvested. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287282 | COMBINATION DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC AND ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to the independently operable by the same hand while being held. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287283 | THROMBO-EMBOLIC PROTECTION AND EMBOLECTOMY/THROMBECTOMY DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for intra-vascular embolic-thrombolic protection, as well as embolectomy/thrombectomy and atherectomy interventional procedures and methods. At least a portion of the working end of the device may be formed monolithically from a single hypodermic tube, or may be formed of monolithic inner and outer tubes with fixed or movable guide wire elements and imaging modalities. The device may comprise structures enabling coring, expansion within a vascular structure and vascular wall shaving, as well as filtration, stabilization and capturing of thrombotic or embolitic material during an intervention procedure. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287284 | ATHERECTOMY MEDICAL DEVICE - Medical devices and methods for using medical devices are disclosed. A rotational atherectomy device may include an elongate shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region and a lumen extending therein. The medical device may also include a cutting member positioned adjacent the distal end region of the elongate shaft. The cutting member may be radially expandable. The medical device may also include a sizing member positioned adjacent the cutting member. The sizing member may be radially expandable, and the radial expansion of the cutting member may be limited by radial expansion of the sizing member. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287285 | Rotational Atherectomy Device with Distal Protection Capability and Method of Use - A rotational device for removing a stenotic lesion from within a vessel of a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a flexible hollow drive shaft having a distal end insertable into the vessel and an abrasive element located on the drive shaft proximal to the distal end of the drive shaft to abrade a stenotic lesion when the drive shaft rotates. The hollow drive shaft defines a lumen for fluid supplied into the drive shaft to flow in an antegrade direction along the lumen and into the vessel from the drive shaft distal to the abrasive element so that the fluid entering the vessel flows in a retrograde direction over the abrasive element and the drive shaft to entrain debris abraded by the abrasive element for removal of said debris from the patient. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287286 | URETHRAL-INSERTION DEVICE - A urethral-insertion device configured to be inserted into a urethra is disclosed, which includes an elongated main body; a bladder suction port adapted to attract a bladder by suction, the bladder suction port located on the main body; and a urethra suction port adapted to attract a urethra wall by suction, the urethra suction port located on a distal side of the bladder suction port. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287287 | Apparatus And Methods For Placing Leads Using Direct Visualization - A system for delivering a lead into a body cavity of a patient comprises an imagining device comprising a proximal end, an expandable distal end, at least one lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and an imaging assembly for imaging through the expandable distal end while the distal end is in a fully expanded configuration and manipulated relative to a tissue wall. The system also includes an elongate rail comprising a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction through the at least one lumen of the imaging device. The elongate rail comprises a fixation element on the distal end for securing the distal end to a delivery location on the tissue wall. The system also comprises a lead comprising a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction through the at least one lumen of the imaging device, and one or more electrodes on the distal end. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287288 | TATTOO ENHANCEMENT PROCEDURE - A method is described for brightening tattoos or pigmented images formed below the epidermis of an individual. A skin treating device having a treatment tip with a crystalline abrasive material permanently bonded thereto is moved across the skin surface covering the tattoo. The procedure results in the bonded crystalline abrasive material removing a portion of the surface of the epidermis of the skin area over said tattoos or pigmented images, resulting in a brightening of colored or black line tattoos and a sharpening of the lines in the image. Simultaneously applying a vacuum to the skin surface during the procedure and the application of skin serum during or after the procedure enhances the results. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287289 | ARTICULATED DEVICE FOR THE WRIST - Articulated device ( | 2016-10-06 |
20160287290 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A clamping assembly for an external fixation system, comprising a clamp body having an opening for receiving a bone fixation member; a pivotably rotatable locking arm associated with the clamp body, the locking arm being configured to provisionally hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body; and a can arm coupled to the locking arm, the cam arm being pivotably rotatable towards the clamp body to definitively hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287291 | Disc and Motion Preserving Implant System - An orthopedic implant system is disclosed for use in correcting or reducing the progression of scoliosis. The orthopedic implant system can be inserted laterally or posteriorly and comprises an elongated flexible member secured to a user's spinal column via a plurality of vertebral body screws. Typically, the height of the elongated flexible member is significantly greater than the width, creating a flattened cross-sectional aspect. The vertebral body screws comprise a screw base and a screw head with a slot sized to accept an insert. Typically, the elongated flexible member is positioned within the slot via the insert, and is allowed to slide within the screw head as needed, as the user moves. However, at the apex of the user's scoliosis curve, the elongated flexible member is fixed within a vertebral body screw head. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287292 | PEDICLE SCREWS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Pedicle screws that can include a pedicle screw body, housing, plurality of clamps, rod, and set screw are disclosed herein. The clamps may be positioned side by side inside the lower portion of the housing. When the rod and set screw are provided in the housing, the set screw applies a force on the rod and the rod engages the plurality of clamps, causing the clamps to frictionally engage a head of the pedicle screw between the clamps. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287293 | Poly-Axial Pedicle Screw Assembly and Packaging Therefor - A pedicle screw assembly including a pedicle screw, a tulip head, a set screw, and a washer; a packaging assembly for a pedicle screw; a pedicle screw screwdriver assembly; and a set packaging assembly are disclosed. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287294 | PEDICLE SCREW AND MULTI-AXIAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A posterior spinal implant system configured to immobilize and stabilize spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion in the thoracic, lumbar, and/or sacral spine. The implant system includes a pedicle screw, a spinal rod; a connector connecting the pedicle screw to the spinal rod. The connector includes a connector body, a polyaxial screw receiver positioned on the connector body and configured to receive the pedicle screw and permit polyaxial orientation of the connector relative to the pedicle screw, a polyaxial rod receiver positioned in the connector body and configured to receive the spinal rod and permit polyaxial orientation of the spinal rod relative to the connector, and a lock installed in the polyaxial rod receiver. The lock is operable to lock the connector relative the pedicle screw, lock the polyaxial rod receiver relative to the connector, and lock the spinal rod relative to the polyaxial rod receiver. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287295 | SPINAL ROD LOCKING HOLDER - A spinal rod locking holder includes an outer body, a handle assembly at a proximal end of the outer body, a locking assembly within a distal portion of the outer body, and a sprocket assembly at the distal end of the outer body. The handle assembly includes a moveable handle operatively associated with the sprocket assembly to selectively engage and release an end of a spinal rod. The locking assembly including a bearing operatively associated with a pawl such that when the moveable handle is compressed the bearing extends the pawl into contact with an outer surface of the sprocket assembly. The sprocket assembly including sprocket sections configured to compress against the end of the spinal rod when the pawl engages the outer surface of the sprocket assembly. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287296 | BONE FIXATION METHODS AND DEVICES - Bone fixation systems and methods are provided herein. A system may include a plate, having at least one face configured to be affixed to a bone surface, and an adhesive for affixing the plate to a bone surface. In some examples, the plate may include at least on indentation on its face, such as a dimple. The system may also include an application device for dispensing adhesive onto a plate or bone surface, which may include a chamber for containing the adhesive, a heating element in communication with the chamber, a nozzle for dispensing the adhesive, a piston slidably disposed within the chamber for advancing the adhesive towards the nozzle, and a control mechanism for controlling release of adhesive from the nozzle. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287297 | Bone Plate System for Repair of Proximal Humeral Fracture - A bone plate system for repair of a proximal humeral head fracture, which includes a fixation plate having a main body and a depending alignment flange, a plurality of elongated compression screws to extend through the intact humeral head into the cortical bone of the fractured portion and a cover plate. With the fixation plate in place, fastened to the humerus, the cover plate is in turn fastened to the fixation plate and provides a defined amount of clearance in a region adjacent the heads of the compression screws to allow measured back-out of the screws upon settling of the fractured bone portion at the fracture site. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287298 | OSTEOTOMY IMPLANT - The present inventions relates to an osteotomy implant for bridging an osteotomy opening or resection in a target bone in a substantially countersunk manner. The osteotomy implant comprises a proximal portion with at least one aperture for receiving at least one bone fixation element and a distal portion with at least one aperture for receiving at least one bone fixation element. At least one middle strut portion connects said proximal portion with said distal portion. Said at least one middle strut portion has a width which is equal to or smaller than a thickness of said at least one middle strut portion. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287299 | Bone fixation device and method - A bone fixation device and method for compressing bone or bone fragments temporarily or permanently using a tension strip to surround the exterior surface of the bone or bone fragments and applying a force to the tension strip wherein the bone or bone fragments are compressed together. Bone or bone fragments are able to heal more quickly when compressed under super natural pressure. The temporary tension strips may be made of bioresorbable polymer and a radiopaque dopent so that the tension strip is visible under fluoroscopic observation. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287300 | RETROGRADED HAMMERTOE COMPRESSION SCREW IMPLANT AND METHODS OF IMPLANTING THE SAME - A method and device to correct hammertoes. The device is a bone implant that includes an elongated body having a first threaded portion with a first thread pitch and a second threaded portion with a second thread pitch. When the implant is implanted into a joint and rotated about its longitudinal axis when mated with a driver bit, a target joint may be compressed using the pitch differential between the first and second threads. The first and second threads may also be disposed at opposing angles, to help prevent pistoning of the compressed bones. The implant can have one or two driving heads, to accommodate the different methods of insertion. The method involves surgically opening the PIP joint, driving a first portion of a bone implant in one direction into one of the proximal and middle phalanges, aligning the toe such that the second portion of the implant is aligned with the other of the proximal and middle phalanges, and driving the implant in the opposite direction, using a driver bit inserted through the tip of the toe and through an intramedullary canal in the distal and middle phalanges, such that the second portion is driven into the other of the proximal and middle phalanges. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287301 | Bone Compression Screws - Bone compression screws are characterized by a two-piece compression screw assembly comprising a screw component and a sleeve component. The screw component has external male bone screw threading at a distal end, external male machine screw threading on a proximal end, and a smooth shank between the threaded distal and proximal ends. The screw component may be solid, cannulated, slotted, fenestrated, fluted, helically fluted, or any combination thereof. The sleeve component has external male bone screw threading with a pitch that can be equal to, smaller than, or greater than the thread pitch of the screw component, an internal bore extending from a proximal end of the sleeve component to the distal end of the sleeve component and sized for reception over the proximal end of the screw component. Internal female machine screw threading is configured to mate with the external male machine screw threading of the screw component. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287302 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SEMI-RIGID BONE FIXATION - Apparatus and methods are provided for the approximation of two bones, the apparatus including a first anchor that is rotationally driven into a first bone by a second bone anchor, which receives driving torque from a driver tool. After the first anchor is secured in the first bone, the second anchor is disengaged from the first anchor but remains connected to the first anchor by a flexible link of a designed length. The second bone anchor is secured in the second bone and has provisions to be lengthened or shortened to adjust the overall length of the implant, thereby adjusting the approximation between the two bones. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287303 | METHOD FOR BALLOON-ASSISTED AUGMENTATION AND FUSION OF ADJACENT VERTEBRAL BODIES - A vertebral augmentation system and methods for vertebral augmentation and/or fusion using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet or needle with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target a site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height, to reinforce the bone structure, and/or to fuse two, three, or more adjacent vertebrae. An expandable member such as, for example, a balloon can be used to create a plurality of voids by displacing bone material, where the voids can be filled with curable material to augment the vertebrae and intervening space can be filled to fuse those adjacent vertebrae. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287304 | Methods and Devices for Anchoring A Graft to Bone - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring graft to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a bone cavity is created in bone, a graft is partially advanced into the bone cavity, and a hardenable filler material is inserted into the cavity. The hardenable filler material can change from a viscous first state to a harder second state, compressing the graft against the walls of the bone cavity and thereby anchoring the graft within the cavity. The hardenable filler material can be inserted in an open sac, a closed sac, other carriers or housings, or directly into the bone cavity. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287305 | DEVICES FOR DELIVERING BONE FILLER MATERIAL AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, a device for delivering a bone filler material comprising: a housing having a throughbore; a plunger comprising a shaft having external threads, wherein the plunger is configured for advancement through the throughbore of the housing; and a threaded receiving member configured to releasably engage the plunger. Methods for removing an instrument from a vertebral body comprising applying ultrasonic energy to the instrument, wherein a distal end of the instrument is disposed in a cavity in the vertebral body, wherein the cavity contains a filler material; and removing the instrument from the vertebral body. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287306 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TO A PATIENT'S BONE - A surgical instrument system and method of use is disclosed. The system includes a bone fixation pin and a surgical instrument configured for use with the bone fixation pin. The surgical instrument includes a sheath extending over the distal end of an elongated shaft and a locking mechanism operable to permit selectively movement of the elongated shaft along the longitudinal axis relative to the sheath. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287307 | AIRWAY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A medical device may include a stimulation member configured to apply a stimulus to a nerve that is configured to control a contraction of an airway distal to the nerve, and a measurement member configured to measure an effect of the stimulus on the airway. The medical device also may include an energy delivery element configured to deliver energy to tissue defining the airway to reduce an effect of the stimulus on the airway. The energy delivery element may be disposed at or distally of the stimulation member. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287308 | CRYOTHERAPY, THERMAL THERAPY, TEMPERATURE MODULATION THERAPY, AND PROBE APPARATUS THEREFOR - A variable length interstitial probe apparatus includes: a probe for effecting thermal therapy and/or cryotherapy to a tissue; a flexible umbilical sheath permanently affixed to the probe, including at least one interface for supplying energy, cooling fluid, cooling gas, heating fluid, and/or heating gas to the probe; and an adjustable depth stop configured to slide along a length of a shaft region of the probe, and lock to the shaft region at a selected position. The adjustable depth stop is configured to engage a probe driver and/or a skull mount apparatus to stabilize positioning of the probe and to control a depth of entry of the probe into a patient. The probe may be configured to effect temperature modulation therapy, where processing circuitry activates a modulation pattern of thermal therapy emission and cryogenic therapy emission for applying a thermal dose to the tissue. | 2016-10-06 |
20160287309 | CRYOTHERAPY SPRAY DEVICE - A device for cryotherapy treatment of gastrointestinal lesions includes a cooling member that may be attached to a first tube for pressurizing cryogenic fluid through the tube and into the cooling member through nozzles located at the distal end of the first tube. A second tube may be attached to the cooling member for evacuating the cryogenic fluid from within the cooling member, following the fluid's expansion once it exits the first tube. The cryotherapy device may be attached to an endoscope such that the first tube may be passed through the endoscope's working channel, while the second tube may be passed along the endoscope's circumference. The cryotherapy device may further comprise securing means attached to the first tube, for securing the first tube to the endoscope's working channel, thus preventing free rotation of the cryotherapy device within the endoscope, relative to the rotation of the endoscope. In addition, the securing means assist in maintaining a constant and known location of the nozzles relative to the distal end of the endo scope. | 2016-10-06 |