SYMMETRY MEDICAL INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160135963 | METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF IMPLANTABLE CUP TO A CUP IMPACTOR - An orthopaedic impactor includes an elongate member having an interface end; an impact head connected to the elongate member; an implant interface held at the interface end that is configured to connect to an acetabular cup; and a securing mechanism attached to the elongate member that includes an actuator and a pressing member at least partly covering the implant interface. The pressing member is connected to the actuator and slidable relative to the implant interface. The actuator is configured to slide the pressing member along the implant interface. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135818 | ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER CONNECTOR - An orthopaedic reamer connector includes a base shaped to allow for connection of an orthopaedic reamer having a connection surface and being configured to rotatably connect to a rotary actuator; two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface that each have a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to said first holder. The first holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees. A pair of stops are associated with each of the two pairs of holders. Each pair of stops has a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder. | 05-19-2016 |
20160100956 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPACTOR WITH RADIALLY EXPANDING THREADING - An orthopaedic impactor includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end; a striking surface connected to the first end; an actuator held by the elongate member; and an impaction assembly held by the elongate member at the second end. The impaction assembly includes a collar that has an opening formed through; an interfacing member that has a threaded end and is split into at least four sections held partially within the opening, the interfacing member having an expansion opening formed to the threaded end that defines a center; and a separator held in alignment with the expansion opening and connected to the actuator. The separator is configured to radially expand the at least four sections away from the center when advanced through the expansion opening by the actuator. | 04-14-2016 |
20150335335 | OFFSET ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER HANDLE - The present invention provides an orthopedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150122682 | MEDICAL DEVICE TRAY AND METHOD OF FORMING THE MEDICAL DEVICE TRAY - A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices. | 05-07-2015 |
20150073420 | FEMORAL ELEVATOR - A bone elevator system includes: a bone hook; a first coupling device; an elevator arm member including a substantially straight first elongate arm and a substantially straight second elongate arm which is offset from and fixedly coupled with the first elongate arm, the first coupling device coupling the first elongate arm with the bone hook, the second elongate arm configured for being coupled, by way of a second coupling device, with an anchoring post. | 03-12-2015 |
20140207200 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT HANDLE - A medical instrument handle assembly, for holding a medical instrument configured for preparing a bone to receive an implant, includes: a housing including a housing pin; an elongate arm including a proximal end; a lever subassembly including a lever body and a lever latch, the lever body being pivotally connected to the proximal end of the elongate arm, the lever body and the lever latch being pivotally connected to one another and thereby being selectively positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position, the first position being when the lever body and the lever latch are clamped about the housing pin, the second position being when the lever body and the lever latch are unclamped relative to the housing pin. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202903 | MEDICAL DEVICE TRAY AND METHOD OF FORMING THE MEDICAL DEVICE TRAY - A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices. | 07-24-2014 |
20130253520 | ADAPTER FOR A SURGICAL REAMER DRIVER - An adapter for a surgical reamer driver having one of a crossbar and a crossbridge reamer driver. The adapter includes a base having an interface for connecting with one of the crossbar and crossbridge reamer drivers. The adapter further includes at least one recess on the opposite end of the base opening in an axial direction. The recess is configured to receive a reamer of a style unlike the given style interface. A pair of hooks or tabs resiliently hold the reamer in place in the recesses. | 09-26-2013 |
20130213678 | DUAL REAMER DRIVER - The disclosure illustrates a dual driver for surgical reamers in which either of a crossbridge and crossbar style reamers are axially inserted in the distal end of a central shaft for the reamer driver. A pair of L shaped grips are adapted to connect and disconnect the different style of reamers by the movement of an external sleeve biased towards the connection position. Movement of the sleeve away from the distal end allows an internal plunger to cam the grips to an open position and urge the appropriate reamer from the tool driver directly in an axial direction. | 08-22-2013 |
20130165936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR RESECTION GUIDE - A modular bone resection guide system includes a positioning base configured to be attached to a bone, a modular resection block configured to be removably attached to various locations of the positioning base and a cutting tool configured to be supported and guided by the modular resection block while cutting the bone. | 06-27-2013 |
20130150906 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LOCKABLE POLYAXIAL DRIVER TOOL - A polyaxial driver system for inserting and setting the angular orientation of an implant includes an elongated component and a distal component. The elongated component extends along a main axis and includes an elongated tubular sheath and an elongated shaft disposed within the tubular sheath. The distal component is pivotally connected to a distal end of the elongated shaft and includes a tubular body extending along the main axis and a spherical head dimensioned to fit and move freely within the tubular body. A proximal end of the elongated shaft includes a first set of outer threads and a proximal end of the elongated tubular sheath includes inner threads shaped and dimensioned to engage the first set of outer threads of the elongated shaft. Rotating the elongated tubular sheath clockwise or counter-clockwise moves the elongated shaft forward or backward along the main axis, respectively. | 06-13-2013 |
20100300910 | Method and System for Medical Instrument Sterilization Containers - The system contains a base with a plurality of base ventilation holes and a plurality of side walls. The base includes a base instrument holder fixed to the base. At least one stage with a plurality of stage ventilation holes is positioned within the base. The stage includes at least two legs fixed to the stage, at least one stage instrument holder fixed to the stage, and a stage notched member fixed to the stage and positioned to engage a medical instrument beneath the stage. A fixed or removable cover having a plurality of cover ventilation holes is included to surround the base. | 12-02-2010 |
20090326671 | MEDICAL DEVICES - The invention to which this application relates is to the provision of medical devices such as implants for use in hips, knees or the like and also tools which may be used in surgery or for medical treatment. At least a portion of the external surface of the device is provided with a particular external surface texture which in accordance with the invention is formed by exposing said portions to at least one power beam. The exposure and relative movement between the device and the beam cause specific controlled configurations of the surface to be created without the need to add additional material and therefore allow the formation of the surfaces to the required configuration while maintaining the integrity of the device. | 12-31-2009 |