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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for fusing a human or animal joint as well as fusion device and tool set for carrying out the method

Номер: US20120022535A1

Автор: Andrea Mueller, Elmar Mock, Jorg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Milica Berra, Stephanie Mehl, Urs Weber

Принадлежит: WW Tech AG

The fusion device for fusing a synovial joint of a human or animal patient, in particular a human facet joint, finger joint or toe joint, includes two pin-shaped anchorage portions ( 1 ) and arranged therebetween a stabilization portion ( 2 ). The anchorage portions ( 1 ) include a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. The stabilization portion ( 2 ) preferably has a surface which is equipped for enhancing osseointegration. The anchorage portions ( 1 ) have a greater thickness (T 1 ) and a greater depth (D) than the stabilization portion ( 2 ). Then the fusion device is pushed between the articular surfaces and mechanical vibration, in particular ultrasonic vibration, is applied to the proximal face ( 4 ) of the fusion device. Thereby the liquefiable material is liquefied where in contact with the bone tissue and penetrates into the bone tissue, where after re-solidification it constitutes a positive fit connection between the fusion device and the bone tissue.

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Номер записи: 1

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Osteoarthritis treatment and device

Номер: US20120029522A1

Автор: Charles F. Leinberry, Peter F. Sharkey

Принадлежит: Knee Creations LLC

A method for treating arthritis of a joint includes identifying a bone lesion in a bone adjacent to the joint; and implanting in the bone a reinforcing member in or adjacent to the bone lesion. A kit for conducting the method includes: (a) at least one reinforcing member having a proximal face adapted to face the joint, a distal face adapted to face away from the joint, and a wedge-shaped edge adapted to pierce bone, wherein the at least one reinforcing member is planar and sterile; and (b) a container adapted to maintain the at least one reinforcing member sterile. Another kit includes: (a) a sterile fluid; (b) a syringe for injecting the fluid into a bone; (c) a curing agent adapted to cure the fluid to polymerize and/or cross-link; and (d) a container adapted to maintain the sterility of contents of the container.

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Номер записи: 2

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Osteoarthritis treatment and device

Номер: US20120035609A1

Автор: Charles F. Leinberry, Peter F. Sharkey

Принадлежит: Knee Creations LLC

A method for treating arthritis of a joint includes identifying a bone lesion in a bone adjacent to the joint; and implanting in the bone a reinforcing member in or adjacent to the bone lesion. A kit for conducting the method includes: (a) at least one reinforcing member having a proximal face adapted to face the joint, a distal face adapted to face away from the joint, and a wedge-shaped edge adapted to pierce bone, wherein the at least one reinforcing member is planar and sterile; and (b) a container adapted to maintain the at least one reinforcing member sterile. Another kit includes: (a) a sterile fluid; (b) a syringe for injecting the fluid into a bone; (c) a curing agent adapted to cure the fluid to polymerize and/or cross-link; and (d) a container adapted to maintain the sterility of contents of the container.

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Номер записи: 3

23-02-2012 дата публикации

Devices and methods for treating defects in the tissue of a living being

Номер: US20120046758A1

Автор: Douglas G. Evans, Russell T. Kronengold, Scott M. Goldman

Принадлежит: Evans Douglas G, Goldman Scott M, Kronengold Russell T

An implant for deployment in select locations or select tissue for regeneration of tissue is disclosed. The implant includes collagen and or other bio-resorbable materials, where the implant may also be used for therapy delivery.

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Номер записи: 4

08-03-2012 дата публикации

Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof

Номер: US20120059470A1

Автор: Mark Weiman

Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube.

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Номер записи: 5

22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method for inserting an artificial implant between two adjacent vertebrae along a coronal plane

Номер: US20120071984A1

Автор: Gary Karlin Michelson

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

A method for inserting an artificial implant between two adjacent vertebrae along a corona plane,

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Номер записи: 6

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Anterior impacted bone graft and driver instruments

Номер: US20120083890A1

Автор: Dayna Buskirk, Eric C. Lange, Steven D. Deridder, Thomas V. McGahan

Принадлежит: Individual

Instrument and implants are disclosed which provide for insertion of an implant into an intervertebral disc space from multiple approaches to the spine. Specifically, as a preferred aspect of the invention the implant includes a tapered portion and the implant may be inserted from multiple approaches to the spine with the orientation and taper properly oriented in the disc space regardless of the approach.

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Номер записи: 7

19-04-2012 дата публикации

Intervertebral spinal implant, installation device and system

Номер: US20120095559A1

Автор: Damon L. Franklin, John C. Woods

Принадлежит: Individual

Improved interbody spinal implant devices and related instrumentation used for surgical installation of such implant devices for use in spinal fusion surgeries. The spinal implant devices are configured with apertures preferably used in conjunction with the instrumentation of the invention to improve the retention of bone graft material within the implant during installation. The invention also includes improved implants with deployable spike mechanisms.

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Номер записи: 8

26-04-2012 дата публикации

Implants and Methods for Spinal Fusion

Номер: US20120101582A1

Автор: Benjamin Verhage, Dan K. Ahlgren, Jared Arambula, Kamshad Raiszadeh, Michael C. Di Lauro, Michael Mindoro

Принадлежит: Nuvasive Inc

An implant is provided for performing spinal fusion. The implant includes an implant body having a leading side and a trailing side at opposing ends along a longitudinal axis. Between the leading side and trailing side are an upper surface, a lower surface, an anterior side, and a posterior side. At least one keel structure is provided extending from the implant body for penetration into an adjacent vertebral body. A trial sizer and keel cutter may be utilized to form keel channels within the vertebral body to receive the keel structure.

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Номер записи: 9

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for forming an implant

Номер: US20120107384A1

Автор: Ben Walthall, Jian Q. Yao, Jizong Gao, Victor Zaporojan

Принадлежит: Isto Technologies Inc, Zimmer Inc

Implants for repairing tissue defects, such as cartilage tissue defects, and methods of their preparation and use are disclosed. A mold of a tissue defect is prepared by pressing upon the defect a substrate having shape memory, such as aluminum foil. The mold, which has contours substantially conforming to those of the defect, is removed from the defect, and tissue particles are added to the mold ex vivo. A biological carrier such as biocompatible glue is also added to the mold. The combination of tissue particles and the biological carrier thereby form an implant, which retains its shape after separation from the mold. The implant can be transferred to the tissue defect, with contours of the mold matching corresponding contours of the defect.

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Номер записи: 10

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Medical implant and method for photodynamic therpy

Номер: US20120109302A1

Автор: Bret Matthew Wilfong, Keith E. Miller

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

An implant and method for insertion between adjacent vertebral members. The implant comprises an implant body with a base section having a plurality of base extensions, and an end cap adapted for selective axial positioning at a selected point on the base section. The end cap comprises a locking apertures and positioning apertures configured to engage corresponding base extensions, and a variable aperture slot extending through the end cap which is adapted to enable the end cap to resiliently deform as the end cap is positioned on the base section. The locking apertures and positioning apertures will prevent rotational movement of the end cap relative to the base section once the end cap is secured to the base section. The implant imparts end cap height and angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected or desired point when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space.

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Номер записи: 11

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Hip joint device

Номер: US20120109334A1

Автор: Peter Forsell

Принадлежит: MILUX HOLDING SA

A locking member for implantation in a hip joint of a patient is provided. The hip joint has a caput femur integrated with a collum femur having a center axis extending longitudinal along the collum and caput femur in the center thereof. The locking member is adapted to assist in the fixation of a medical device, having an artificial hollow caput femur surface, to the collum and/or caput femur, wherein said artificial caput femur surface comprises at least one extending portion adapted to clasp a portion of the caput and/or collum femur, and wherein said locking member comprises an element adapted to lock said artificial caput femur surface such that the caput femur remains clasped and restrained in said artificial caput femur surface.

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Номер записи: 12

10-05-2012 дата публикации

Semi-biological intervertebral disc replacement system

Номер: US20120116514A1

Автор: Patricia K. Kuslich, Stephen D. Kuslich

Принадлежит: Spineology Inc

Disclosed is a system and method for a partially biological disc replacement that stimulates natural fibrous, cartilaginous or other tissue growth in the DDD cavity, resulting in a partial biological disc replacement. Multiplicities of fibronous pieces of fibro-cartilaginous tissue promoting material are inserted into the DDD cavity inducing tissue growth. The fibro-cartilaginous tissue

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Номер записи: 13

10-05-2012 дата публикации

Selectively Expanding Spine Cage, Hydraulically Controllable In Three Dimensions for Vertebral Body Replacement

Номер: US20120116518A1

Автор: Rudy Pretti, Thomas Grotz

Принадлежит: Coalign Innovations Inc

A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized diameter in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between the endplates of vertebrae to effectively distract the anterior disc space, stabilize the motion segments, eliminate pathologic spine motion, or effect vertebral body replacement. Expanding selectively (anteriorly, along the vertical axis of the spine) rather than uniformly, the cage height increases and holds the vertebrae with fixation forces greater than adjacent bone and soft tissue failure forces in natural lordosis. Stability is thus achieved immediately, enabling patient function by eliminating painful motion. The cage shape intends to rest proximate to the anterior column cortices securing the desired spread and fixation, allowing for bone graft in, around, and through the implant for arthrodesis whereas for arthroplasty it fixes to endpoints but cushions the spine naturally.

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Номер записи: 14

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Compositions and methods for arthrodetic procedures

Номер: US20120130435A1

Автор: Charles E. Hart, Samuel E. Lynch

Принадлежит: Biomimetic Therapeutics LLC

The present invention provides compositions and methods for facilitating fusion of bones in a joint. The present invention provides compositions and methods for promoting fusion of bones in arthrodetic procedures. In one embodiment, a method of performing an arthrodetic procedure comprises providing a composition comprising PDGF disposed in a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to a site of desired bone fusion in a joint.

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Номер записи: 15

31-05-2012 дата публикации

Devices and Methods For Treating Bone

Номер: US20120136399A1

Автор: David W. Ankney, II Michael Lee Boyer, Jamie Calverley, Jody L. Seifert, Mark Adams, Nirali Patel, Paul W. Millhouse

Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.

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Номер записи: 16

14-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for anchoring sutures

Номер: US20120150222A1

Автор: Edwin C. Bartlett

Принадлежит: Individual

A suture anchor having a conical surface and a bore in which an end of an insertion tool is inserted. The insertion end of the insertion tool is made of material having elastic properties. The bore and base of the suture anchor are angled with respect to the central axis of the suture anchor and preferably are parallel to each other. During insertion, the suture anchor is reoriented to fit into the hole, thereby bending the elastic end of the insertion tool. When the suture anchor is within cancellous bone tissue, the elastic properties of the insertion tool deploys the suture anchor to an orientation in which the suture anchor cannot fit through the bone hole, thereby firmly anchoring the suture anchor in the human bone.

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Номер записи: 17

21-06-2012 дата публикации

Bone substitute material

Номер: US20120157291A1

Автор: Anthony William Miles, Irene Gladys Turner, Paul Gittings Jonathan

Принадлежит: Mesuro Ltd

A method of fabricating a bone substitute material comprises the steps of providing a foam material ( 3 ) having an open cell structure, distorting the shape of the foam material ( 3 ) and holding the material in a distorted shape, coating the walls of the cells of the foam material with a ceramic slip ( 5 ), removing the foam material, and sintering the ceramic slip to form a bone substitute material that is approximately a positive image of the distorted foam material ( 3 ). In another method, a granular bone material is formed from a multiplicity of pieces of foam that are not distorted.

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Номер записи: 18

12-07-2012 дата публикации

Expandable spinal implant device

Номер: US20120179255A1

Автор: Anthony C. DeFalco, Rawley Stanhope

Принадлежит: EBI LLC

An expandable spinal implant device for supporting vertebral bodies can include first and second body members and first and second expansion mechanisms. The body members can each have a first end positionable toward one of the vertebral bodies and can each define a hollow interior. The expansion mechanisms can be spaced apart from each other and can include a first drive shaft and a second drive shaft, respectively. The first and second drive shafts can each have a gear member fixedly coupled thereto. Each drive shaft can be threadably engaged at a first side to the first body member and at a second side to the second body member. The expansion mechanisms can be operable to effect axial displacement of the first body member relative to the second body member by rotationally driving the gear members of the first and second drive shafts.

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Номер записи: 19

19-07-2012 дата публикации

Joint support and subchondral support system

Номер: US20120185044A1

Автор: Derek Dee

Принадлежит: Individual

A joint support and subchondral support system and method of use of same for providing structural and dampening support to damaged subchondral bone adjacent to a body joint are disclosed. The joint support and subchondral support system and method of use of same are applicable to many parts of the joint as any area with cartilage disease has an adjoining subchondral component.

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Номер записи: 20

19-07-2012 дата публикации

Interbody containment implant

Номер: US20120185046A1

Автор: William F. Mckay

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

An interbody containment implant includes a body configured for delivery along a surgical pathway and disposed adjacent vertebrae. The body defines a cavity. At least one biologically compatible agent is configured for disposal within at least the cavity. A barrier is connected to the body and configured to be deployed to prevent the agent from migrating into the surgical pathway. Methods of use are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 21

06-09-2012 дата публикации

Medical device, apparatus, and surgical method

Номер: US20120226318A1

Автор: Andreas Wenger, Jorg Mayer

Принадлежит: SPINEWELDING AG

A pedicle anchor device is provided and is equipped for being used like a pedicle screw, i.e. for being implanted in the vertebra from dorsal direction (but generally at an angle to the sagittal plane, slightly inward towards the sagittal plane) through the pedicle so that a distal portion of the device protrudes into the vertebral body. The pedicle anchor device includes a pedicle anchor device body with a head portion, a shaft portion and a longitudinal bore that extends from a proximal end of the pedicle anchor device body and has a hole or a plurality of holes from the longitudinal bore outward, for example radially outward.

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Номер записи: 22

06-09-2012 дата публикации

Method and devices for the treatment of bone fractures

Номер: US20120226362A1

Автор: Hans A. Mische

Принадлежит: Individual

A system for treating bone fractures includes a tubular implant and a means for compressing the tubular implant. The tubular implant is configured to expand from a reduced configuration to an expanded configuration. The expanded configuration has a greater diameter than the reduced configuration. The means for compressing the tubular implant causes the tubular implant to expand from the reduced configuration to the expanded configuration thereby fixating a bone fracture.

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Номер записи: 23

20-09-2012 дата публикации

Method of using instruments and interbody spinal implants to enhance distraction

Номер: US20120239151A1

Автор: Chad J. Patterson, Peter F. Ulrich, JR.

Принадлежит: Titan Spine Inc

A method of using an interbody spinal implant by implanting the spinal implant into a patient in need of the spinal implant. The method includes accessing the disc space of the patient and locating the center of the disc space. The disc space is incised by making a window in the annulus of the disc space for insertion of the spinal implant. The endplates are cleaned of all cartilage and the disc structure, which is encapsulated by the annulus, is removed while avoiding damage to the endplate structure of the vertebrae. Optionally a size-specific rasp is selected and the disc space is cleared of all soft tissue and cartilage. Optionally the disc space is distracted by sequentially expanding it with distractors of progressively increasing heights. A spinal implant having a pre-determined size sufficient to balance frictional fit and elongation of the annulus is selected and seated in the disc space.

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Номер записи: 24

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for the treatment of tissue

Номер: US20120253392A1

Автор: Bradley J. Wessman, Brian L. Dukart, Ishmael Bentley, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Lawrence W. Wales, Matthew M. Burns, Rodney L. Houfburg

Принадлежит: Anulex Technologies Inc

This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.

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Номер записи: 25

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Compositions for bone tissue repair and uses thereof

Номер: US20120253470A1

Автор: Kevin A. Guze, Vinicius Souza Rodrigues

Принадлежит: Harvard College

The technology described herein relates to compositions for promoting bone growth or regeneration. The compositions described herein can comprise bioactive agents and scaffold materials.

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Номер записи: 26

18-10-2012 дата публикации

Intervertebral disc prosthesis, method for assembling, method for implanting prosthesis, and method for explanting

Номер: US20120265304A1

Автор: Peter L. Mayer

Принадлежит: Individual

Prosthesis for inserting into a damaged intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has an elongated tubular main prosthesis body with a length to fit laterally from one side of a disc to the other at its mid-plane. The main prosthesis body is composed of two parts transversely oriented and has a vertical height deliberately greater than the height of normal disc space. Heads having a vertical height greater than the vertical height of the main prosthesis body are mounted on the ends of the main prosthesis body.

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Номер записи: 27

25-10-2012 дата публикации

Plug components for bone tunnel

Номер: US20120271414A1

Автор: Osamu Masaki

Принадлежит: MMT Co Ltd

A component for satisfactorily plugging a bone tunnel formed in surgery such as ACL reconstruction by regenerating bone in a space portion of the bone tunnel (e.g., a bone tunnel for an arthroscope), is provided in order to solve the problems in the conventional technologies. The plug component is made of a calcium phosphate-based material, comprises a porous part having a porosity of 50 to 85%, and has a cylindrical shape such that one of its bottom surfaces forms an angle of 30 to 60 degrees to its central axis.

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Номер записи: 28

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Bone Growth Compositions and Methods

Номер: US20120276204A1

Автор: Benjamin J. REMINGTON, David J. Bearss, Kavian Shahi

Принадлежит: NeuroPro Technologies Inc

The present invention provides an improved technique for spinal fusion involving the administration of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to a fusion. The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is preferably delivered to the site by a carrier. More preferably, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is delivered to the site by a non-compressible delivery vehicle. The invention is suitable for promoting non-anatomic or heterotopic bone growth between any bony surfaces where bone growth is desired but does not naturally occur.

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Номер записи: 29

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Angled Bullet-Nose Banana Cage

Номер: US20120277866A1

Автор: Christine Rusbarsky, Jonathan Howe, Prakasam Kalluri, Thomas Martin

Принадлежит: DePuy Spine LLC

A banana-shaped cage adapted for use as an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the leading direction of the nose of the banana cage is substantially in-line with the angle of the inserter shaft that inserts the cage into the disc space. It has been found that insertion of this cage requires lower insertion forces than the conventional cage whose leading direction substantially follows the arc of the banana curve.

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Номер записи: 30

06-12-2012 дата публикации

In-situ intervertebral fusion device and method

Номер: US20120310352A1

Автор: John D. Malone, Thomas M. DiMauro

Принадлежит: DePuy Spine LLC

An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon has a footprint that substantially corresponds to a perimeter of a vertebral endplate. An inflatable device is inserted through a cannula into an intervertebral space and oriented so that, upon expansion, a natural angle between vertebrae will be at least partially restored. At least one component selected from the group consisting of a load-bearing component and an osteobiologic component is directed into the inflatable device through a fluid communication means.

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Номер записи: 31

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Device for expandable spinal laminoplasty

Номер: US20120316647A1

Автор: Azadeh Farin

Принадлежит: Azadeh Farin

The invention relates to devices, implants, systems, techniques and methods for addressing certain conditions of the spine, including devices, implants, systems and methods for performing spinal laminoplasty or other expansion of the spinal canal. The devices of the invention are expandable in situ, providing greater versatility for surgeons performing various procedures where expansion of the spinal canal is desired.

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Номер записи: 32

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Prophylactic bactericidal implant

Номер: US20120316655A1

Автор: Richard A. Wysk, Thomas A. Fuller, Wayne J. Sebastianelli

Принадлежит: ArgentumCidalElectrics Inc

A medical implant system is described for inhibiting infection associated with a joint prosthesis implant. An inventive system includes an implant body made of a biocompatible material which has a metal component disposed on an external surface of the implant body. A current is allowed to flow to the metal component, stimulating release of metal ions toxic to microbes, such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses. One detailed system is completely surgically implantable in the patient such that no part of the system is external to the patient while the system is in use. In addition, externally controlled devices are provided which allow for modulation of implanted components.

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Номер записи: 33

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Releasable attachment system for a prosthetic limb

Номер: US20120316657A1

Автор: Jeremy D. Borchert, Kent N. Bachus

Принадлежит: University of Utah Research Foundation UURF

A releasable attachment system is provided for use with a bone anchored post and related external prosthesis such as a prosthetic limb or the like, wherein the attachment system includes a safety release mechanism designed to release or break away when encountering an excess mechanical load. The bone anchored mounting post is implanted for direct affixation to patient bone, and carries or is connected to a fixator structure protruding through soft skin tissue and the like at the end or stump of an amputated limb for mechanical connection to the external prosthesis. The safety release mechanism accommodates substantially normal patient movement throughout a corresponding range of substantially normal mechanical loads, but releases in the presence of an excess load to prevent undesirable fracture failures.

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Номер записи: 34

20-12-2012 дата публикации

Methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion employing a coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanism

Номер: US20120323329A1

Автор: Andrew G. Fischer, Nicholas Ransom Powley, Omar F. Jimenez, Yefim Safris

Принадлежит: SpineX Tec LLC

Improved methods and apparatuses for vertebral body distraction and fusion in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention employ one or more coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms. In various embodiments, coaxial screw gear sleeve mechanisms include a post with a threaded exterior surface and a corresponding sleeve configured to surround the post, the corresponding sleeve having a threaded interior surface configured to interface with the threaded exterior surface of the post and a geared exterior surface. A drive mechanism can be configured to interface with the geared exterior surface of the sleeve, causing the device to distract.

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Номер записи: 35

27-12-2012 дата публикации

Bilayered bone graft device

Номер: US20120330434A1

Автор: Shinn Jyh Ding

Принадлежит: Individual

A bilayered bone graft device includes a core portion comprising deminernalized gelatin and a shell portion surrounding the core portion. The shell portion includes a calcium silicate and the deminernalized gelatin in a range of 1 to 30 weight percent, and the calcium silicate has a molar ratio of calcium to silicon ranging from 10 to 0.1. The core portion and the shell portion are bound by the deminernalized gelatin without using a binder. In one embodiment of the present invention, the core portion is configured to provide buffering for receiving an insertion, and the shell portion is configured to provide a load-bearing structure.

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Номер записи: 36

10-01-2013 дата публикации

Prosthetic implant support structure

Номер: US20130013080A1

Автор: Arlen D. Hanssen, David G. Lewallen

Принадлежит: Zimmer Inc

A prosthetic system that includes a prosthetic implant and a support structure secured to an inner surface of a cavity of a bone is disclosed. The support structure defines a channel that extends through the length of the support structure. The prosthetic implant is received in the channel, and a portion of the prosthetic implant is secured to an inner surface of the support structure by an adhesive. The support structure may comprise a pair of partially hemispherical components arranged in spaced apart relationship thereby defining the channel between the pair of components.

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Номер записи: 37

17-01-2013 дата публикации

Air-operated speech aid

Номер: US20130018462A1

Автор: Tong-Yuan Huang

Принадлежит: Individual

An air-operated speech aid that includes a cover cup, a tube, a sound guide tube, a gasket, and an internal tube. The cover cup of the speech aid is provided with a breathing hole, and a side of the breathing hole is clasped into a soft air gate. One end of the sound guide tube is encased in a sleeve or a mask type cover member.

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Номер записи: 38

17-01-2013 дата публикации

Bi-directional fixating/locking transvertebral body screw/intervertebral cage stand-alone constructs with vertical hemi-bracket screw locking mechanism

Номер: US20130018470A1

Автор: Ahmnon D. Moskowitz, Mosheh T. MOSKOWITZ, Nathan C. Moskowitz, Pablo A. Valdivia Y. Alvarado

Принадлежит: ALVARADO Pablo A Valdivia Y, Moskowitz Ahmnon D, Moskowitz Mosheh T, Moskowitz Nathan C

A bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screw/cage apparatus is provided. The BDFT apparatus includes an intervertebral cage including a plurality of internal angled screw guides, a plurality of screw members, and a cage indentation adjacent to the screw guides that independently or supplemented by other screw locking mechanisms prevents the screw members from pulling out of the internal angled screw guides. The internal angled screw guides orient a first screw member superiorly and a second screw member inferiorly. The intervertebral cage is adapted for posterior lumbar intervertebral placement, anterior lumbar intervertebral placement, anterio-lateral thoracic intervertebral placement, or anterior cervical intervertebral placement.

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Номер записи: 39

07-02-2013 дата публикации

Subchondral treatment of joint pain of the spine

Номер: US20130035761A1

Автор: Charles F. Leinberry, David L. Nichols, Hallett Mathews, Marc R. Viscogliosi, Peter F. Sharkey

Принадлежит: Knee Creations LLC

Methods for altering the natural history of degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the spine are proposed. The methods focus on the prevention, or delayed onset or progression of, subchondral defects such as bone marrow edema or bone marrow lesion, and subchondral treatment to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease in the spine and thereby treat pain.

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Номер записи: 40

07-02-2013 дата публикации

Spinal fusion device

Номер: US20130035763A1

Автор: David Krueger

Принадлежит: Individual

A spinal fusion device is disclosed. The spinal fusion device includes a first endplate configured for fitting within a disc space and engaging with a first vertebra and a second endplate configured for fitting within the disc space and engaging with a second vertebra. The two endplates are separated by a single spacer that is positioned between the first endplate and the second endplate and maintains a pre-determined distance between the first endplate and the second endplate. The spacer contains an anterior end, a posterior end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side, a first surface that engages with the first endplate, a second surface that engages with the second endplate. Also disclosed are methods and instruments for implanting the spinal fusion device.

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Номер записи: 41

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Bi-directional fixating transvertebral body screws and posterior cervical and lumbar interarticulating joint calibrated stapling devices for spinal fusion

Номер: US20130053962A1

Автор: Ahmnon D. Moskowitz, Mosheh T. MOSKOWITZ, Nathan C. Moskowitz, Pablo A. Valdivia Y. Alvarado

Принадлежит: Ahmnon D. Moskowitz, Mosheh T. MOSKOWITZ, Nathan C. Moskowitz, Pablo A. Valdivia Y. Alvarado

A self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatus is disclosed which includes at least first and second sliding boxes. A first screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body is disposed within the first sliding box, and a second screw member having a tapered end and a threaded body disposed within the second sliding box. An adjuster adjusts the height of the sliding boxes. The screw members are screwed into vertebral bodies in order to fuse the vertebral bodies together. A plurality of the self-drilling bone fusion screw apparatuses may be attached together and/or integrated via a plate or cage. Also disclosed is a cervical facet staple that includes a curved staple base and at least two prongs attached to the bottom surface of the curved staple base.

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Номер записи: 42

07-03-2013 дата публикации

Method and System for Patella Tendon Realignment

Номер: US20130060343A1

Автор: Jeffrey Halbrecht

Принадлежит: Moximed Inc

A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.

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Номер записи: 43

28-03-2013 дата публикации

Far lateral spacer

Номер: US20130079882A1

Автор: Dan Mcphillips, James Schwender, Joeseph Gleason, Steve Wolfe

Принадлежит: Individual

A PEEK spacer for use in the spine is disclosed. The PEEK spacer may be configured to fit through Kambin's Triangle and expand upon insertion.

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Номер записи: 44

28-03-2013 дата публикации

Irradiated Cortical Bone Sheet Allografts and Method of Forming Irradiated Cortical Bone Sheet Allografts

Номер: US20130079889A1

Автор: Deborah Marie SPILLMAN

Принадлежит: Individual

There is disclosed an irradiated cortical bone sheet allograft. In an embodiment, the allograft includes a unitary sheet of at least partially demineralized, irradiated cortical bone having a thickness, a width, and a length. The thickness of the unitary sheet of irradiated cortical bone is less the width and the length. In another embodiment, a method of forming the allograft includes obtaining a natural bone from a donor different than a recipient. The natural bone contains a layer of a cortical bone. The method includes cleaning the natural bone to produce a unitary sheet of cortical bone. The method includes at least partially demineralizing the unitary sheet of cortical bone. The method includes freezing the unitary into a frozen state within a sealed package. The method includes irradiating the unitary sheet in the frozen state within the sealed package to sterilize the cortical bone and produce the irradiated cortical bone sheet for implantation in the recipient other than the donor. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 45

11-04-2013 дата публикации

Sac for use in spinal surgery

Номер: US20130090734A1

Автор: Francis Pflum

Принадлежит: Individual

A method for fusing spinal bone is provided. The method comprises placing a sac between two or more adjacent sections of the spine to be fused, and filling the sac with bone tissue. The surfaces of the sac abutting the sections of the spine comprise porous material for allowing bone to grow between the spine and the sac. Surfaces of the sac not abutting the sections of the spine are nonporous to bodily fluids and thereby prevent premature deterioration of the bone tissue inside the sac. A sac for fusing spinal bone and a kit comprising the sac are also provided.

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Номер записи: 46

18-04-2013 дата публикации

Interbody Cage for Spinal Fusion and Method of Implanting Interbody Cages into Spines

Номер: US20130096683A1

Автор: II Richard A. Kube

Принадлежит: II Richard A. Kube

A spinal interbody fusion implant has an impact rod fitting that is configured and adapted to be connected to an impact rod during implantation of the implant. The implant also comprises one or more openings that are encircled by portions of the implant and that extend into the top of the implant and continue through to and out of the bottom of the implant. The top and bottom of the implant each have a load bearing footprint. Each of the load bearing footprints has a centroid that is closer to the leading end of the implant than to the trailing end of the implant. A method of implanting a spinal interbody fusion implant between two vertebrae of a spine comprises inserting the implant into a patient through a posterior incision and guiding the implant into a position between the two vertebrae using a pair of shims.

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Номер записи: 47

18-04-2013 дата публикации

Artificial Hemi-Lumbar Interbody Spinal Fusion Cage Having an Asymmetrical Leading End

Номер: US20130096687A1

Автор: Gary K. Michelson

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

An artificial interbody spinal implant adapted for placement across an intervertebral space formed across the height of a disc space between two adjacent vertebral bodies is disclosed. The implant has an asymmetrical leading end adapted to sit upon the more peripheral areas, such as the apophyseal rim and the apophyseal rim area, of the vertebral end plate region of the vertebral bodies without protruding therefrom. The asymmetrical leading end allows for the sate use of an implant of maximum length for the implantation space into which it is installed. The implant can also include an asymmetric trailing end adapted to sit upon the more peripheral areas of the vertebral end plate region of the vertebral bodies.

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Номер записи: 48

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Interbody implant

Номер: US20130110238A1

Автор: Gary Lindemann, Paula A. Nichter

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

An interbody implant is provided. The interbody implant includes a body having a cavity configured to retain material deposited in the cavity. The cavity has an opening defining a passageway in communication with the cavity. The implant further includes a membrane disposed about the opening of the cavity having a first configuration covering the opening and a second configuration such that the membrane exposes the passageway in communication with the cavity.

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Номер записи: 49

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Spinal surgery implants and delivery system

Номер: US20130110239A1

Автор: Didier TOUBIA, DVIR Keren, Oded Loebl, Tzony Siegal

Принадлежит: Nonlinear Tech Ltd

A spinal surgery tool system including an elongated conduit and an implant is disclosed. The implant assumes a straight configuration within the elongated conduit and is deployable from the elongated conduit into a closed or nearly-closed loop configuration for deployment interposed between two tissue surfaces to define an enclosed volume. The conduit and the implant are configured such that, when the implant is deployed in the loop configuration, an opening formed in a proximal portion of the implant forms a contiguous channel with a passageway along the conduit so as to provide a continuous access channel along the elongated conduit into the enclosed volume.

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Номер записи: 50

16-05-2013 дата публикации

Self-deploying locking screw retention device

Номер: US20130123925A1

Автор: Chad J. Patterson, Peter F. Ullrich, Jr.

Принадлежит: Titan Spine Inc

A screw assembly and a spinal implant. The screw assembly includes a screw with a head and a shaft where a screw retention member is positioned beneath the head of the screw and substantially surrounds the shaft of the screw. The screw retention member is formed from a temperature-sensitive material. The screw retention member has a first contracted position adapted for inserting the screw through at least one hole in the spinal implant and a second expanded position adapted for retaining the screw within the at least one hole in the spinal implant. The screw retention member may be in the form of a coiled spring or a collar having a plurality of tabs.

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Номер записи: 51

23-05-2013 дата публикации

Tibial baseplate with asymmetric placement of fixation structures

Номер: US20130131820A1

Автор: Calie B. GREY, Mary S.S. Wentorf, Shaun R. Cronin

Принадлежит: Zimmer Inc

An orthopaedic knee prosthesis is provided including a tibial baseplate component having a distal, bone-contacting surface with one or more fixation structures extending distally therefrom, in which the fixation structures are asymmetrically arranged within the baseplate periphery.

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Номер записи: 52

30-05-2013 дата публикации

Support device and method of use

Номер: US20130138214A1

Автор: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano

Принадлежит: FLEXMEDEX LLC

Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. The device can be curved or rotated around obstructions along an access path to a target site. The device can be delivered to an intervertebral location in a patient.

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Номер записи: 53

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Implant with Sensor

Номер: US20130150970A1

Автор: Gowriharan THAIYANANTHAN

Принадлежит: BASIX SPINE LLC

A spinal implant for supporting adjacent bones or vertebrae by insertion through a surgical opening with adjacent nerves is disclosed. The spinal implant may include a body and one or more conductors. The body is configured to be inserted through the surgical opening to fit between the two endplates of the adjacent vertebrae and to maintain spacing between the endplates. The conductor has at least a first and second ends. Extending through a portion of the body, the conductor's first end is exposed and accessible through the surgical opening. The second end is exposed and positioned to communicate with at least one of the nerves. The first end of the conductor is also configured to communicate with a monitori

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Номер записи: 54

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Expandable interbody implant and methods of use

Номер: US20130158664A1

Автор: Anthony J. Melkent, Keith E. Miller, Stanley T. Palmatier, William D. Armstrong

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

An intervertebral implant is provided. The intervertebral implant comprises a first component comprising an outer tissue engaging surface and an inner surface. A second component is connected to the first component, and is relatively moveable thereform. The second component comprises an outer tissue engaging surface and an inner surface. The second component includes an actuator. A third component is disposed for engagement and is movable relative to the first and second components. The third component comprises at least a first ramp and a second ramp axially spaced apart from the first ramp. The actuator is engageable with the third component to effect axial translation of the wedge such that the ramps engage the inner surface of at least one of the first component and the second component to move the components between a first, collapsed configuration and a second, expanded configuration. Methods of use are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 55

27-06-2013 дата публикации

Lateral Cage with Integrated Plate

Номер: US20130166027A1

Автор: Jonathan Bellas

Принадлежит: DePuy Synthes Products Inc

An intervertebral fusion cage having a plate pivotally attached thereto. The plate and cage are pivotally coupled but move independently of each other. The plate is made up of two smaller plate halves: a superior plate half and an inferior plate half Both plate halves form the larger plate. The plates are joined using a cross pin that provides a pivot point about which the plate halves rotate. The same pin also joins the plate halves to the cage, thus allowing the plate halves to pivot about the cage. It is believed that the device of the present invention will reduce the difficulties in placing a lateral plate down a port and manipulating it into position. Mating the plate to the cage will reduce the chances of micromotion and improve fusion rate, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

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Номер записи: 56

27-06-2013 дата публикации

Osseous implant and methods of its making and use

Номер: US20130166039A1

Автор: Lori J. Shaw-Klein

Принадлежит: Micropen Technologies Corp

The present invention relates to an osseous implant for osteogenesis promotion and maintenance, the implant having an exposed surface, and the improvement comprising an electrical circuit attached to the osseous implant. At least a portion of the electrical circuit comprises a trace of conductive particles deposited on the exposed surface of the osseous implant. The present invention also relates to a method of promoting and maintaining osteogenesis by implanting the osseous implant into a subject. Current is passed through the electrical circuit under conditions effective to promote and maintain osteogenesis in the subject. Also disclosed is a method of making an osseous implant for osteogenesis promotion and maintenance.

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Номер записи: 57

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Bone graft delivery device

Номер: US20130190718A1

Автор: Rebecca Fingerhut

Принадлежит: Spinesmith Partners LP

Aspects of the claimed invention relate generally to devices for delivering bone graft compositions to implants that have been positioned between vertebral bodies during surgery and methods of using such devices. Embodiments of the invention provide ease of bone graft delivery in situ while providing an environment for the mixing of bone graft, insertion of the bone graft, and packing of the graft into the voids above and below the implant.

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Номер записи: 58

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Rim anchoring systems for flexible surgical implants for replacing cartilage

Номер: US20130190873A1

Автор: Kevin A. Mansmann

Принадлежит: Individual

Flexible cartilage-replacing implants are disclosed that use either or both of ( 1 ) enlarged peripheral rim components, and/or ( 2 ) elongated flexible reinforcing members that are embedded around the peripheral edge of an implant device. These types of anchoring devices, especially when used in combination, can provide flexible implants that can be implanted arthroscopically into synovial joints, for complete replacement of damaged cartilage segments.

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Номер записи: 59

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Selectively Expanding Spine Cage With Enhanced Bone Graft Infusion

Номер: US20130190875A1

Автор: Damien J. Shulock, John E. Ashley, Rudy Pretti, Thomas Grotz

Принадлежит: Coalign Innovations Inc

A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized cross section in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae to effectively distract the anterior disc space, stabilize the motion segments and eliminate pathologic spine motion. Expanding selectively (anteriorly, along the vertical axis of the spine) rather than uniformly, the cage height increases and holds the vertebrae with fixation forces greater than adjacent bone and soft tissue failure forces in natural lordosis. Stability is thus achieved immediately, enabling patient function by eliminating painful motion. The cage shape intends to rest proximate to the anterior column cortices securing the desired spread and fixation, allowing for bone graft in, around, and through the implant for arthrodesis whereas for arthroplasty it fixes to endpoints but cushions the spine naturally.

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Номер записи: 60

08-08-2013 дата публикации

Bone fusion device, system and method

Номер: US20130204371A1

Автор: Benjamin J. REMINGTON, Daniel E. Gerbec, Daniel R. Baker, Gary R. McLuen, Gregory C. Stalcup, Joseph N. Logan

Принадлежит: Individual

A bone fusion method, system and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together in order to replace degenerated discs and/or bones, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises a frame and one or more extendable plates that are able to be angled, rotatable, adjustable, and have top profiles designed to correct and/or match the replaced discs/bones. The bone fusion device is able to be inserted between or replace the vertebrae by using a minimally invasive procedure wherein the dimensions and/or other characteristics of the bone fusion device are selectable based on the type of minimally invasive procedure.

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Номер записи: 61

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Prosthetic implant for ball and socket joints and method of use

Номер: US20130218282A1

Автор: Jessee Hunt

Принадлежит: 4Web Inc

A hip prosthesis includes an acetabular cup and a femoral component comprising a head and a stem, wherein the stem comprises a truss structure, the truss structure comprising a space truss comprising a plurality of planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes, wherein the web structure is configured to interface with bone tissue.

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Номер записи: 62

05-09-2013 дата публикации

Bone-Anchoring or Bone-Connecting Device that Induces a Strain Stimulus

Номер: US20130231706A1

Автор: Frank Heuer, Frank Trautwein, Guy MATGÉ, Jörg Franke, Michael Putzier, Ralph Kothe, Ulf Liljenqvist

Принадлежит: ACES INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT MBH

The invention relates to an implant in the form of a bone-connecting device with an implant carrier, having at least two structure carriers for stimulating bone growth, the structure carriers can move relative to one another so that, due to a loading of the implant, a relative movement of the structure carriers occurs, the structure carriers furthermore contain structure elements that are arranged so that they define a plurality of partially open intermediate spaces, wherein a volume defined by these intermediate spaces and an immediate environment is deformed by the implant load, and a strain in the intermediate spaces and its immediate environment resulting from the deformation lies in the physiological range for bone growth.

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Номер записи: 63

26-09-2013 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing a composite interbody device

Номер: US20130247357A1

Автор: Scott K. Stanley, Theodore P. Bertele

Принадлежит: SB Technologies LLC

A method of manufacturing a composite interbody device includes assembling superior and inferior endplates, this including forming or layering micro-porous titanium on opposing sides of a solid titanium sheet. A first of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous bone interface layer and a second of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous core interface side. The solid titanium sheet therebetween forms a central barrier layer. The inferior and superior endplates are placed in a mold, on each side of a core cavity, with the core interface sides facing the core cavity and the bone interface sides facing away from the cavity. Molten plastic is injection-molded into the core cavity to form a plastic core between the endplates, the molten plastic extruding into pores of the microporous core interface sides. The plastic is set to bond the core with the endplates.

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Номер записи: 64

26-09-2013 дата публикации

Flanged interbody fusion device with fastener insert and retaining ring

Номер: US20130253655A1

Автор: Jason Blain

Принадлежит: Spinal Elements Inc

Methods and devices are disclosed for treating the vertebral column. An integrated fixation plate and spacer having a retaining structure within the screw holes of the fixation plate to resist backout of screws attaching the fixation plate to the bone is provided. A movable joint may be provided between the fixation plate and spacer. In some embodiments, a screw hole insert is also provided to resist shear forces acting between the screw and fixation plate. In some embodiments, an integrated fixation plate and spacer system is provided, comprising two or more integrated fixation plate and spacer implants, wherein the fixation plates of each implant has a complementary configuration to allow attachment of the implants at adjacent intervertebral spaces. Alternative fixation systems are also contemplated.

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Номер записи: 65

10-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods of building a body portion

Номер: US20130267026A1

Автор: Peter M. Bonutti

Принадлежит: P Tech LLC

An improved method of implanting cells in the body of a patient includes positioning viable cells on a support structure. One or more blood vessels may be connected with the support structure to provide a flow of blood through the support structure. A support structure may be positioned at any desired location in a patient's body. The support structure may be configured to replace an entire organ or a portion of an organ. An organ or portion of an organ may be removed from a body cells and/or other tissue is removed to leave a collagen matrix support structure having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the organ or portion of an organ. Alternatively, a synthetic support structure may be formed. The synthetic support structure may have a configuration corresponding to a configuration of an entire organ or only a portion of an organ.

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Номер записи: 66

17-10-2013 дата публикации

Vertebral body spacer

Номер: US20130274885A1

Автор: Komei Kato, Shinichi Ohmori, Toshio Matsumoto, Yuzo Daigo

Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Materials Corp

A vertebral body spacer of the present invention is used by being inserted between a vertebral body and a vertebral body (intervertebral space). The vertebral body spacer has a block body constituted of titanium or a titanium alloy as a main component thereof, and provided with a pair of contact surfaces to be made contact with the vertebral body and the vertebral body. The block body includes a frame-shaped dense part and a porous part provided inside the dense part, and a porosity of at least a surface of the porous part is larger than a porosity of the dense part. According to the present invention, it is possible to maintain an appropriate size between the vertebral bodies (intervertebral space).

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Номер записи: 67

24-10-2013 дата публикации

Method for modifying the wettability and other biocompatibility characteristics of a surface of a biological material by the application of beam technology and biological materials made thereby

Номер: US20130282136A1

Автор: Joseph Khoury, Laurence B. Tarrant, Richard C. Svrluga, Sean R. Kirkpatrick, Stephen M. Blinn

Принадлежит: Joseph Khoury, Laurence B. Tarrant, Richard C. Svrluga, Sean R. Kirkpatrick, Stephen M. Blinn

A method of preparing a preformed bone shape for implantation provides irradiating at least a portion of a preformed bone shape by a Neutral Beam derived from a GCIB, and the preformed bone shape so irradiated.

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Номер записи: 68

31-10-2013 дата публикации

Joint replacement implant

Номер: US20130289729A1

Автор: Peter M. Bonutti

Принадлежит: BONUTTI SKELETAL INNOVATIONS LLC

An implant for one of partial and total replacement of an articulating joint between a first bone and a second bone. The implant has a joint component implant including a body and a head, the body including a first region spaced from the head and a second region proximate the head, the head including a convex bearing surface. At least a portion of the first region has a textured surface, the textured surface constructed of a foam metal material that is configured to promote bone in-growth into the textured surface, the body constructed of a metallic material and configured for attaching to the first bone, the first region tapering from a proximal end adjacent the second region toward a distal end.

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Номер записи: 69

21-11-2013 дата публикации

Spinal Implants for Rotationally Adjusting Vertebrae

Номер: US20130310937A1

Автор: Luiz Pimenta

Принадлежит: Nuvasive Inc

A spinal implant adapted to be positioned within a disc space between adjacent vertebrae includes a first intradiscal element, a second intradiscal element, and a coupling mechanism. The first and second intradiscal elements include respective first and second outer surfaces adapted to be positioned adjacent an endplate of respective first and second adjacent vertebrae. The first and second intradiscal elements further include respective first and second medial surfaces that are opposite the respective first and second outer surfaces, where the second medial surface is adapted to generally face the first medial surface upon assembly of the first intradiscal element with the second intradiscal element. The coupling mechanism is associated with the first and second medial surfaces and is adapted to provide relative rotational movement between the first and second intradiscal elements in a plane generally parallel with the first and second medial surfaces.

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Номер записи: 70

21-11-2013 дата публикации

Spine surgery method and implant

Номер: US20130310939A1

Автор: Henry F. Fabian, Larry A. Cicoretti

Принадлежит: Individual

An implant has a first contact surface to contact a first vertebral body endplate and a second contact surface to contact a second vertebral body endplate adjacent the first vertebral body. The implant is deployable, when positioned within an intradiscal space between the first and second vertebral bodies, from a first non-expanded condition where the first contact surface has a first effective footprint area A 1 to a second expanded condition where the first contact surface has a second effective footprint area A 2. The ratio A 2/ A 1 is at least 1.05.

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Номер записи: 71

19-12-2013 дата публикации

Therapeutic methods and devices following myocardial infarction

Номер: US20130338695A1

Автор: Alexander Khairkhahan, Serjan D. Nikolic

Принадлежит: CardioKinetix Inc

Described herein are methods of treating a patient to prevent or correct cardiac remodeling following myocardial infarction. In general these methods may include inserting or implanting a device in a heart chamber to support the affected region within 72 hours after myocardial infarction. The device may be a support device (e.g., a resilient frame) and/or a partitioning device.

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Номер записи: 72

09-01-2014 дата публикации

Spinal spacer devices, tools, and methods

Номер: US20140012387A1

Автор: Joseph Ting, Paul Glazer

Принадлежит: Individual

A spacer device for spinal fixation, such as in corpectomies and discectomies, includes a core and two end plates mounted to the core. One end plate is mounted to each respective end of the core. The core can be configured and adapted to be adjustable to allow for contraction and/or distraction of the end plates. The end plates can include apertures therethrough to facilitate osseointegration of the spacer device within a patient's spine. The angle of the endplates can each be adjusted with respect to the core of the spacer device, for example to accommodate lordosis. A containment mesh is included around the spacer device, wrapping circumferentially around the end plates, and spanning from end plate to end plate. The containment mesh defines a containment volume between the end plates for containing bone replacement materials such as allograft or man-made materials.

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Номер записи: 73

16-01-2014 дата публикации

Articulating Interbody Cage and Methods Thereof

Номер: US20140018922A1

Автор: James F. Marino, Jamil Elbanna

Принадлежит: Trinity Orthopedics LLC

Disclosed herein are devices ( 100 ), systems and methods of use relating to articulating interbody cages. In one aspect, disclosed is an intervertebral device ( 100 ) for use in a human spine including an anterior end ( 104 ); a posterior end ( 102 ); and at least four peripheral walls ( 22,24,26 ). The peripheral walls ( 26 ) define an interior volume surrounding a midline of the device and include a superior wall ( 22 ), an inferior wall ( 24 ) and a pair of opposing, generally trapezoidal-shaped sidewalls. Each of the trapezoidal-shaped sidewalls ( 26 ) includes an internal hinge element ( 60 ) that is rotatable from a first configuration to at least a second configuration such that the device is expandable in first dimension. Each of the internal hinge elements includes an axis that is coplanar with the midline of the device.

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Номер записи: 74

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Mesh spacer hybrid

Номер: US20140031939A1

Автор: Bryan Becker, Clint Boylan, Craig Kuhns, Dan Mcphillips, Michael Wang, Steve Wolfe, Tim Walnofer

Принадлежит: Individual

A modular implant for performing an intervertebral fusion on adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient including a first spacer portion, a second spacer and a container having a first end and a second end, the first end of the container constructed to operably engage a first spacer and the second end of the container constructed to operably engage the second spacer.

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Номер записи: 75

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Bone graft materials and methods

Номер: US20140031950A1

Автор: Duraid S. Antone, Russell L. Cook

Принадлежит: Biostructures LLC

Compositions, materials, methods and kits for bone grafting are described. In some embodiments, a bone graft composition includes about 15% to about 20% by weight collagen, about 55% to about 70% by weight bioactive glass, and about 15% to about 30% by weight a calcium phosphate. The bioactive glass and the calcium phosphate together are about 80% to about 85% by weight of the bone graft composition. In some embodiments, a bone graft composition includes a collagen matrix and a plurality of bioactive glass particulates dispersed throughout the collagen matrix. The collagen matrix is about 20% to about 60% by weight of the bone graft composition, and the bioactive glass is about 40% to about 80% of the bone graft composition. In some embodiments, a majority of the bioactive glass particulates are about 53 μm to about 425 μm in size.

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Номер записи: 76

06-02-2014 дата публикации

Methods of securing a fastener

Номер: US20140039495A1

Автор: Justin E. Beyers, Matthew J. Cremens, Peter M. Bonutti

Принадлежит: P Tech LLC

Embodiments may include an attachable fastener, which may include a bondable material that may be secured to the end of an end effector. Vibration may be tuned to occur at a distal end of the fastener. Accordingly, the fastener may be used to generate heat at a distal point of contact. If the contact surface contains bondable material, that material may be softened. If the fastener includes bondable material at the point of contact, that material may also be softened by heat produced by vibration at the contact area. A hard implant or another polymeric material may function as the anvil.

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Номер записи: 77

13-02-2014 дата публикации

Spinal stabilization system and method

Номер: US20140046445A1

Автор: William A. Brennan

Принадлежит: Individual

A method for stabilizing the spine at the level of one or more vertebrae includes the step of inserting a pedicle connector through the pedicle of a vertebra from one of the anterior side and posterior side of the vertebra to the other of the anterior side and the posterior side of the vertebra. The pedicle connector is secured to a stabilization construct positioned adjacent to either the anterior side or posterior side of the vertebra. The process is repeated for the opposite side of the pedicle connector. A system for stabilizing the spine and a pedicle connector are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 78

20-02-2014 дата публикации

Stand alone interbody fixation system

Номер: US20140052260A1

Автор: Breana McKenny, Jeffery Bash, Joseph Aferzon

Принадлежит: Alphatec Spine Inc

An interbody spacer system for insertion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra according to the principles of the present disclosure includes and interbody spacer and a first curved blade. The interbody spacer includes an outer wall and a first surface for engaging an endplate of the first vertebra and a second surface for engaging an endplate of the second vertebra. A first entry aperture in the outer wall and a first exit aperture on the first surface communicate with a first curved path extending therebetween. The first curved blade enters the first entry aperture and exits through the first exit aperture to secure the spacer to the first vertebra.

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Номер записи: 79

20-02-2014 дата публикации

Intervertebral Implant Having Extendable Bone Fixation Members

Номер: US20140052262A1

Автор: Darrell C. Brett

Принадлежит: Individual

An intervertebral implant is configured to be fixed in an intervertebral space defined by a first vertebral body and a second vertebral body. The intervertebral implant includes an implant body sized to be inserted into an intervertebral space, and a fixation assembly configured to be attached to the implant body. The fixation assembly includes a housing that defines a first vertebral body facing surface and a second vertebral body facing surface spaced from the first vertebral body facing surface along a transverse direction. The fixation assembly further includes at least one fixation member supported by the housing and movable from a retracted position to an extended position, whereby in the extended position the fixation member extends out from the housing and into one of the vertebral bodies.

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Номер записи: 80

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Method for bone repair

Номер: US20140067078A1

Автор: Ching-Chuan Jiang, Chun-Jen Liao, Pei-Chi Hsu, Shih-Jui Han, Sung-Ching Chen

Принадлежит: Industrial Technology Research Institute ITRI

A bone repairing kit including a drilling device, a pushing device, a clamping member and a hole saw. An end of a tube body of the drilling device is a knife portion. When the tube body rotates with respect to a femur, a bone column is cut by the knife portion and located in the tube body. The pushing device includes a hollow tube and a push bar. The hollow tube is for receiving the tube body. The push bar is for touching and pushing the bone column in the tube body. The clamping member is for clamping the bone column. The hole saw includes a receiving body and cutting knives. The receiving body has a recess for receiving an end of the bone column. The cutting knives surrounding on an inner wall of the recess are for cutting an edge of the end of the bone column.

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Номер записи: 81

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Fusion cage with combined biological delivery system

Номер: US20140081279A1

Автор: Edward John Grimberg, JR., Jeffrey B. Kleiner

Принадлежит: Spinal Surgical Strategies LLC

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for near-simultaneous and integrated delivery of bone graft material during the placement of surgical cages or other medical implants in a patient's spine. The integrated fusion cage and graft delivery device according to various embodiments delivers and disperses biologic material through a fusion cage to a disc space and, without withdrawal from the surgical site, may selectably detach the fusion cage for deposit to the same disc space. The integrated fusion cage and graft delivery device is formed such that a hollow tube and plunger selectively and controllably place bone graft material and a fusion cage in or adjacent to the bone graft receiving area.

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Номер записи: 82

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Spinal interbody spacer device and methods of using same

Номер: US20140081404A1

Автор: A. Joshua Appel, Marc C. Jacofsky

Принадлежит: CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Inc

A method is provided for manipulating a spinal body spacer for use in spinal surgery on a patient. The method includes attaching a placement tool to the spinal body spacer and manipulating the placement tool so as to locate the spinal body spacer in a desired location. The placement tool can by removed by unscrewing the placement tool from a threaded receiving aperture of the spinal body spacer. The method also includes passing a tip of an extraction tool through the threaded receiving aperture of the spinal body spacer, the tip of the extraction tool having at least one tab. The tip of the extraction tool is rotated such that the at least one tab of the tip of the extraction tool passes through keyways of the spacer and extends into the interior space of the spinal body spacer.

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Номер записи: 83

10-04-2014 дата публикации

Non-Resorbable Plugs

Номер: US20140100665A1

Автор: Austin GRAY

Принадлежит: PRESIDIUM BIOMEDICAL LLC

A non-resorbable wound dressing can include a plug made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The plug can have a three-dimensional shape. The plug can be substantially cylindrical. The PTFE can have a high density and be expanded. The PTFE can be non-porous or have a porosity of less than about 0.4 microns. The PTFE can also be unsintered and unexpanded. A method of regenerating alveolar bone includes placing a PTFE plug in a cavity formed in an alveolar bone. Placing the plug in the cavity can include contacting at least a portion of a peripheral surface of the plug with the gingival tissue surrounding the cavity. The method can also include inserting a bone graft material in the cavity before placing the plug in the cavity.

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Номер записи: 84

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and Devices for Intracorporeal Bonding of Implants with Thermal Energy

Номер: US20210000515A1

Автор: Justin E. Beyers, Matthew J. Cremens, Peter M. Bonutti

Принадлежит: P Tech LLC

A system for dynamically controlling a weld profile includes a generator, and end effector, a sensor, and a computer. The generator is configured to supply energy based on the weld profile. The end effector operatively connected to the generator and configured to apply vibratory energy and pressure to an object. The sensor configured to provide an output with respect to the object. The computer configured to monitor the output and change the weld profile of the generator based on the output.

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Номер записи: 85

07-01-2021 дата публикации

BONE MATERIAL HYDRATION DEVICES AND METHODS

Номер: US20210000518A1

Автор: Dewey Jonathan M., Diegmueller Jared J., Kalpakci Kerem N., Shimko Daniel A., Vasquez Erick

Принадлежит:

A device for hydrating particulate bone material is provided. The device comprises a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid. The exterior surface has a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material. The plurality of pores are smaller in size than the particulate bone material. Methods of dispensing particulate the bone material are also provided. 1. A device for hydrating particulate bone material , the device comprising a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface , the interior surface configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid , the exterior surface having a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material , the plurality of pores being smaller in size than the particulate bone material , wherein the plurality of pores have a pore size from about 10 to about 100 microns.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein (i) the tubular member comprises a proximal end opening configured to receive the particulate bone material; (ii) the tubular member comprises a distal end opening configured to dispense the particulate bone material; (iii) or a combination thereof.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubular member comprises a removable distal end configured to form a distal end opening to dispense the particulate bone material.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the tubular member is configured to slidably engage a cannula and the proximal end opening of the tubular member is configured to slidably receive a plunger.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the proximal end opening of the tubular member comprises a collar configured to engage the cannula claim 4 , or a proximal end of the ...

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Номер записи: 86

03-01-2019 дата публикации

FILTRATION DEVICE

Номер: US20190000522A9

Автор: McKay William F.

Принадлежит:

A device for separating particulate matter (e.g., cells) from a liquid including a housing defining an elongate chamber disposed between a receiving end and a dispenser end, a plunger slidably inserted within the chamber from the receiving end, an upper disc and a lower disc each independently slidably affixed to the plunger, the lower disc facing the dispenser end and including at least one filter arrangement, and a liquid including particulate matter disposed within the chamber when the upper disc and lower disc are in an aspiration mode. The upper disc is independently slidable with respect to the lower disc to achieve a filtration mode. 117.-. (canceled)18. A method for separating particulate matter from a liquid comprising: providing a housing defining an elongate chamber disposed between a receiving end and a dispenser end;providing a plunger slidably inserted within the chamber from the receiving end; providing an upper disc and a lower disc each independently slidably affixed to the plunger, the lower disc facing the dispenser end and including at least one filter arrangement; sliding the upper and lower discs upwards towards the receiving end for aspirating a liquid including particulate matter within the chamber; affixing a cap to the dispensing end; and sliding the lower disc downwards to achieve a filtration mode for separating the particulate matter from the liquid so as to cause the upper disc to slide toward the receiving end.19. A method of claim 18 , wherein achieving the filtration mode comprises dynamically forming an upper compartment containing filtrate of the liquid and dynamically forming a lower compartment containing a concentrated liquid comprising separated particulate matter and the method further comprises removing the cap and sliding the upper disc downwards to achieve a concentrated liquid expulsion mode.20. A method of claim 19 , wherein the upper compartment is formed between the upper disc and the lower disc and the lower ...

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Номер записи: 87

07-01-2021 дата публикации

SHUNT FOR REDISTRIBUTING ATRIAL BLOOD VOLUME

Номер: US20210000581A9

Автор: BEN-DAVID Tamir, EIGLER Neal, Hafelfinger Werner, NAE Nir, Nitzan Yaacov, ROSEN Lior, ROZENFELD Erez, Yacoby Menashe

Принадлежит: V-WAVE LTD.

A shunt for regulating blood pressure between a patient's left atrium and right atrium comprises an anchor comprising a neck region, first and second end regions, and a conduit affixed with the anchor that formed of a biocompatible material that is resistant to transmural and translation tissue ingrowth and that reduces a risk of paradoxical embolism. 1. A method for redistributing blood across a patient's interatrial septum between the patient's left atrium and the patient's right atrium , the method comprising:percutaneously delivering an anchor having a first region, a second region, a neck region joining the first region to the second region, and an interior passageway extending therethrough to the interatrial septum in a contracted delivery state;transitioning the anchor from the contracted delivery state to an expanded deployed state in which the first region extends into the patient's left atrium, the second region extends into the patient's right atrium, and the neck region lodges in a puncture formed in the interatrial septum;after transitioning the anchor, percutaneously delivering a conduit having a first end, a second end, and a lumen extending therebetween within the interior passageway of the anchor in a contracted delivery state;transitioning the conduit from the contracted delivery state to an expanded deployed state within the interior passageway of the anchor to fix the conduit within the interior passageway of the anchor such that the first end extends into the patient's left atrium and the second end extends into the patient's right atrium, the conduit having a length to limit pannus formation within the lumen of the conduit at the neck region in the expanded deployed state; andshunting blood between the patient's left atrium and the patient's right atrium via the lumen of the conduit while limiting paradoxical emboli passing across the lumen during a transient pressure gradient reversal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anchor comprises an ...

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Номер записи: 88

07-01-2016 дата публикации

SPINE SURGERY METHOD AND IMPLANT

Номер: US20160000574A9

Автор: Cicoretti Larry A., Fabian Henry F.

Принадлежит:

An implant has a first contact surface to contact a first vertebral body endplate and a second contact surface to contact a second vertebral body endplate adjacent the first vertebral body. The implant is deployable, when positioned within an intradiscal space between the first and second vertebral bodies, from a first non-expanded condition where the first contact surface has a first effective footprint area A to a second expanded condition where the first contact surface has a second effective footprint area A The ratio AA is at least 1.05. 140-. (canceled)41. A method of placing an implant , having first and second vertebral body endplate contact surfaces , into an intradiscal space between first and second adjacent vertebral bodies and deploying the implant while within the intradiscal space , comprising the steps of:(A) providing the implant with a first member and a second member pivotally attached to the first member, providing a first opening in the first member and a pin positioned in the second member;(B) distracting the intradiscal space between the first and second adjacent vertebral bodies;{'b': '1', '(C) inserting the implant into the intradiscal space in a first non-expanded condition where the first vertebral body endplate contact surface has a first effective footprint area A and the first vertebral body endplate contact surface faces the first vertebral body and the second vertebral body endplate contact surface faces the second vertebral body;'}{'b': 2', '2', '1, '(D) pivoting the second member with respect to the first member to deploy the implant within the intradiscal space to a second expanded condition where the first vertebral body endplate contact surface has a second effective footprint area A and the ratio A/A is at least 1.05; and,'}(E) positioning at least a portion of the pin within the first opening to lock the position of the second member with respect to the first member to prevent the second member from pivoting with respect to the ...

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Номер записи: 89

07-01-2021 дата публикации

BIOMIMETIC PLYWOOD MOTIFS FOR BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING

Номер: US20210000602A1

Автор: KUMTA PRASHANT N., ROY ABHIJIT, YU GARY

Принадлежит: University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education

The invention relates generally to generation of biomimetic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering and, more particularly, to multi-level lamellar structures having rotated or alternated plywood designs to mimic natural bone tissue. The invention also includes methods of preparing and applying the scaffolds to treat bone tissue defects. The biomimetic scaffold includes a lamellar structure having multiple lamellae and each lamella has a plurality of layers stacked parallel to one another. The lamellae and/or the plurality of layers is rotated at varying angles based on the design parameters from specific tissue structural imaging data of natural bone tissue, to achieve an overall trend in orientation to mimic the rotated lamellar plywood structure of the naturally occurring bone tissue. 1. A method of preparing a biomimetic scaffold , comprising:obtaining a scaffold material comprising a material selected from the group consisting of metal, metal alloy, polymer, ceramic, and composites and blends thereof; forming the scaffold material into a plurality of layers;', 'stacking the plurality of layers; and', 'aligning the plurality of layers; and, 'conducting an additive manufacturing process, comprisingrotating or alternating one or more of the plurality of layers to achieve an overall trend that mimics angular displacement of lamella in a rotated plywood lamellar structure of natural bone tissue.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing a structural imaging analysis of natural bone tissue comprising a rotated or an alternated plywood lamellar structure;employing data from the structural imaging analysis to specify design parameters of the biomimetic scaffold and to determine angular displacement of lamella in the rotated or alternated plywood lamellar structure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scaffold material exhibits one or more properties selected from the group consisting of biodegradable claim 1 , bioresorbable claim 1 , bioabsorbable claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 90

07-01-2021 дата публикации

IMPLANTABLE MESH

Номер: US20210000603A1

Автор: Schlachter Kelly W.

Принадлежит:

An implantable mesh including demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled into a biodegradable or permanent implantable mesh is provided. A method of preparing the implantable mesh is also provided. The method of preparing the implantable mesh includes mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh. The mechanical entanglement of the bone fibers into the implantable mesh is achieved by applying needle punching with barbed needles, spun lacing, entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site is also provided. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of preparing an implantable mesh , the method comprising mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh.13. A method of claim 12 , wherein the mechanical entangling comprises applying needle punching with barbed needles claim 12 , spun lacing claim 12 , entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves.14. A method of claim 13 , wherein the mechanical entangling further comprises applying to the implantable mesh moisture claim 13 , heat and/or pressure provided by pressure rollers.15. A method of claim 12 , wherein (i) the mesh is porous having pores from about 100 to about 200 μm; (ii) the mesh does not contain a carrier; or (iii) the mesh is woven claim 12 , non-woven claim 12 , knitted claim 12 , wrapped claim 12 , plied claim 12 , braided or a mixture thereof.16. A method of claim 12 , wherein the demineralized bone fibers have (i) an aspect ratio of from about 50:1 to about 1000:1; (ii) a diameter from about 100 μm to about 2 mm; or (ii) a length from about 0.5 cm to about 10 cm.17. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site claim 12 , the method comprising contacting the bone tissue site with the implantable mesh claim 12 , the ...

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Номер записи: 91

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Gender specific pharmaceuticals

Номер: US20210000604A1

Автор: Peter M. Bonutti

Принадлежит: P Tech LLC

The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage.

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Номер записи: 92

07-01-2021 дата публикации

IMPLANTABLE DEVICES

Номер: US20210000611A9

Автор: Converse Gabriel L., Roeder Ryan K., Smith Stephen M.

Принадлежит:

Implantable devices for orthopedic, including spine and other uses are formed of porous reinforced polymer scaffolds. Scaffolds include a thermoplastic polymer forming a porous matrix that has continuously interconnected pores. The porosity and the size of the pores within the scaffold are selectively formed during synthesis of the composite material, and the composite material includes a plurality of reinforcement particles integrally formed within and embedded in the matrix and exposed on the pore surfaces. The reinforcement particles provide one or more of reinforcement, bioactivity, or bioresorption. 1. An implantable device comprising: (a) a central region, and', '(b) an outer region,', 'at least one of the two regions comprising a porous reinforced composite scaffold material that comprises a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and a plurality of reinforcement particles distributed throughout the thermoplastic polymer matrix, and a substantially continuously interconnected plurality of pores that are distributed throughout the thermoplastic polymer matrix, each of the plurality of pores defined by voids interconnected by struts,', (i) a porous reinforced composite scaffold material that comprises a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and a plurality of reinforcement particles distributed throughout the thermoplastic polymer matrix, and a substantially continuously interconnected plurality of pores that are distributed throughout the thermoplastic polymer matrix, each of the plurality of pores defined by voids interconnected by struts, and', '(ii) a non-porous reinforced composite material that comprises a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and a plurality of reinforcement particles, 'and the other of the at least two regions comprising one of'}, 'distributed throughout the thermoplastic polymer matrix, 'at least two regions comprising,'}wherein the porosity of the central region is different from the porosity of the outer region.2. An implantable device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 93

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Heart Ventricle Remodeling

Номер: US20180000589A1

Автор: Alon David

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The ventricle of a heart can be reshaped by passing a plurality of catheters from inside the ventricle to outside the ventricle through holes in the ventricle wall. Fluid-tight bags are then delivered through the catheters and expanded outside the ventricle to a diameter that is larger than the holes. A fluid substance is introduced into the bags, and the fluid substance is configured to solidify into solid pads that are also larger than the holes. The solid pads are then pulled towards each other and locked in position in order to reshape the ventricle. 1. An apparatus for reshaping a ventricle of a heart , the ventricle having a first wall section and a second wall section that is disposed opposite to the first wall section , the apparatus comprising:a first fluid-tight bag having a first inlet that is configured to accept a fluid and a distal end that is configured to pass through a first hole in the first wall section and extend outside the ventricle, wherein the first fluid-tight bag is configured so that when the distal end has passed through the first hole and has been extended outside the ventricle, at least a portion of the distal end that extends outside the ventricle has a diameter that is larger than the first hole;a first solid filler material disposed outside the ventricle in the distal end of the first fluid tight bag, the first solid filler material having diameter that is larger than the first hole, wherein the first solid filler material is formed by introducing at least one fluid substance into the first fluid tight bag via the first inlet after the distal end of the first fluid tight bag has passed through the first hole and has been extended outside the ventricle, wherein the at least one fluid substance is configured to solidify after being introduced into the first fluid tight bag;a second fluid-tight bag having a second inlet that is configured to accept a fluid and a distal end that is configured to pass through a second hole in the second ...

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Номер записи: 94

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Method for fusing a human or animal joint as well as fusion device and tool set for carrying out the method

Номер: US20180000592A1

Автор: Andrea Müller, Elmar Mock, Jorg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Milica Berra, Stephanie Mehl, Urs Weber

Принадлежит: WW Tech AG

The fusion device for fusing a synovial joint of a human or animal patient, in particular a human facet joint, finger joint or toe joint, includes two pin-shaped anchorage portions and arranged therebetween a stabilization portion. The anchorage portions include a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. The stabilization portion preferably has a surface which is equipped for enhancing osseointegration. The anchorage portions have a greater thickness and a greater depth than the stabilization portion. Then the fusion device is pushed between the articular surfaces and mechanical vibration, in particular ultrasonic vibration, is applied to the proximal face of the fusion device. Thereby the liquefiable material is liquefied where in contact with the bone tissue and penetrates into the bone tissue, where after re-solidification it constitutes a positive fit connection between the fusion device and the bone tissue.

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Номер записи: 95

04-01-2018 дата публикации

MOBILE COMMERCE PLATFORMS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING CONSUMER COINS, CASH, AND/OR OTHER FORMS OF VALUE FOR USE WITH SAME

Номер: US20180000594A1

Автор: Saez Engle, Yahn Gregory

Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for converting consumer coins, cash, and/or other forms of value for use with mobile commerce platforms implemented on, for example, smart phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices. In one embodiment, a method for implementing a mobile commerce account on a mobile device includes receiving coins and/or other funds from a user at a consumer-operated kiosk. The method can further include counting the coins and/or other funds to determine a value, and then communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to the hand-held mobile device for deposit in the mobile commerce account. 118-. (canceled)19. A system for transferring funds to a mobile commerce account , the system comprising: a funds receiving portion configured to receive funds from a user;', 'a funds counting portion configured to count the funds received from the user to determine a value;', 'memory storing one or more display pages configured to receive information from the user to facilitate transferring at least a portion of the value to one or more mobile commerce accounts usable via a mobile device of the user;', 'a display configured to display the one or more display pages;', 'a user interface configured to receive input from the user in response to the display pages, wherein the input includes: identification information associated with the user, mobile commerce account information, and/or transfer value information; and', 'at least one communication device configured to exchange information with one or more processing devices separate from the kiosk; and, 'a consumer-operated kiosk, wherein the consumer-operated kiosk includes'}at least one remote computer configured to receive information from the at least one communication device, wherein the information is associated with the input received from the user, and wherein the at least one remote computer is configured to respond to the information by facilitating transfer of the portion of the value to the one or more mobile ...

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Номер записи: 96

04-01-2018 дата публикации

DEMINERALIZED BONE FIBER COMPOSITION FOR USE IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

Номер: US20180000595A1

Автор: Carter Andrew J., Scarborough Nelson L., Scarborough Oliver

Принадлежит: Theracell, Inc.

A bone repair composition and methods thereof include bone fibers made from cortical bone in which a plurality of bone fibers are made into various implant shapes conducive to introduction into a patient through minimally invasive surgery. The bone fiber compositions may be in the form of a pellet or cylinder. A method includes producing the bone fiber graft efficiently with control of key parameters of cohesiveness, rehydration and swelling of the bone fiber graft. Another method includes introducing the bone fiber graft into the cannula efficiently. A method is also provided to allow introduction of a bone graft into a patient by placing the implant in a tube and expelling it through the action of a plunger. 1. A bone repair composition , comprising:a plurality of fibers cut from demineralized bone in a form of a pellet, the pellet having an outermost layer of bone fibers which are annealed.2. The bone repair composition of claim 1 , wherein the outermost layer of bone fibers are annealed by heating and/or dehydrothermal treatment.3. The bone repair composition of claim 1 , wherein the outermost layer of bone fibers are annealed by chemically combining a hydroxy group from a functional group of a collagen molecule of the outermost layer of bone fibers and a hydrogen ion from a functional group of another collagen molecule of the outermost layer of bone fibers.4. The bone repair composition of claim 1 , wherein the outermost layer of bone fibers are annealed by heating the bone fibers in a metallic mold.5. The bone repair composition of claim 4 , wherein the metallic mold is stainless steel.6. A method of making a bone repair composition for minimally invasive surgery claim 4 , comprising:demineralizing cortical bone to form demineralized bone;repeatedly cutting the demineralized bone to form a plurality of bone fibers; andadding the plurality of bone fibers to a mold to form a mold of bone fibers.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the mold comprises an elongated ...

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Номер записи: 97

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Hip stem

Номер: US20180000598A1

Автор: Andrew Amis, Bidyut PAL

Принадлежит: IMPERIAL INNOVATIONS LTD

A stem ( 100 ) for use in a joint prosthesis, such as a femoral stem for a hip joint prosthesis, the stem comprising: a solid central core ( 102 ); a proximal outer layer ( 127 ) disposed over a proximal portion ( 101 a ) of the central core, wherein the proximal outer layer comprises a set of longitudinal ribs ( 120 ), defining slots ( 130 ) there between; and a distal outer layer made of a deformable porous material disposed over a distal portion ( 101 b ) of the central core. The arrangement is such that the stem ( 100 ) can be made with a relatively large diameter yet without being excessively stiff, for cementless fixation in osteoporotic patients. The deformability of the distal outer layer also mitigates against the risk of intraoperative bone fractures.

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Номер записи: 98

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Scaffold with cortical wall

Номер: US20190000603A1

Автор: Hanna TIAINEN, Havard J. Haugen, Jan Eirik Ellingsen, S. Petter Lyngstadaas

Принадлежит: CORTICALIS AS

The present disclosure is directed to a titanium dioxide scaffold provided with a nanoporous outer layer which can function as a cortical wall, inhibiting growth of soft tissue into the scaffold and increasing its mechanical strength. The disclosure is also directed to a process for producing such a nanoporous outer layer and the application of the titanium dioxide scaffold with the nanoporous outer layer as a medical implant.

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Номер записи: 99

03-01-2019 дата публикации

INTRAOPERATIVE CUSTOM VOID FILLING METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES

Номер: US20190000629A1

Автор: Winslow Nathan A.

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Methods, systems and apparatuses for treating a defect in a bone that forms at least a portion of a joint of a patient are disclosed. According to one example, a system including a first prosthesis, a second prosthesis and an alignment guide is disclosed. The first prosthesis can comprise a formable material. The second prosthesis can have a stock construction and can be configured to be implanted in the joint on at least a portion of the first prosthesis once the first prosthesis is formed to take a shape of and substantially fill a volume of the defect. The alignment guide can be configured to couple to the second prosthesis to retain the second prosthesis in a desired position and a desired orientation in the joint on the at least the portion of the first prosthesis. 1. A system for treating a defect in a bone that forms at least a portion of a joint of a patient , the system comprising:a first prosthesis comprising a formable material;a second prosthesis having a stock construction, the second prosthesis configured to be implanted in the joint on at least a portion of the first prosthesis once the first prosthesis is formed to take a shape of and substantially fill a volume of the defect; andan alignment guide configured to couple to the second prosthesis to retain the second prosthesis in a desired position and a desired orientation in the joint on the at least the portion of the first prosthesis.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first prosthesis comprises one or more of a bone graft claim 1 , bone claim 1 , and a synthetic bone putty.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first prosthesis in combination with the alignment guide provide for the desired position and the desired orientation of the second prosthesis relative to the joint.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first mold configured to form the first prosthesis claim 1 , wherein the first mold is formed based on imaging data obtained using a medical imaging technique performed on the ...

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Номер записи: 100