Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
606074000 | Bone cerclage device | 78 |
20080300599 | Cerclage Arrangement for Fixing a Bone Fracture, Comprising a Plate that is Provided with a Number of Continuous Holes - Disclosed is a cerclage arrangement for fixing a bone fracture, comprising a plate that is provided with a number of continuous holes. The pin is equipped with a head with an opening that extends perpendicular to the direction of the pin and is used for guiding a cerclage band or wire therethrough. The cerclage pin ( | 12-04-2008 |
20090204118 | SURGICAL CABLE WITH MALLEABLE LEADER SEGMENT - A surgical cable comprises a core segment, at least one leader segment, and an outer jacket. The core segment is made from a material having a high tensile strength and which is capable of elongation. Each leader segment is arranged axially in tandem with the core segment and comprises a semi-rigid ductile material capable of being manipulated into a desired shape. A plurality of braided fibers form the outer jacket, which surrounds the core segment and at least a portion of the leader segment. The cable is manipulated by means of the leader segments, which are preferably capable of resisting bending in response to head-on compression, thereby enabling the cable to be more easily manipulated around and through anatomical structures. | 08-13-2009 |
20090292286 | Devices and Methods for Releasing Tension on a Surgical Tether - The present application is directed to devices and methods for releasing tension on a surgical tether. In one embodiment, the release mechanism is constructed to be positioned between a locked position and a release position. In the locked position, the release mechanism is attached to the tether to prevent the tether from moving through the release mechanism. In the release position, the release mechanism allows the tether to move through the body. The release mechanism may be constructed to move between the release and locked positions after being implanted within a patient. In one embodiment, the release mechanism returns to the locked position after the tension on the tether has been reduced below a predetermined amount. | 11-26-2009 |
20090306668 | Crimp Pliers - A device for securing cable around a bone comprises first and second handles pivotally coupled to one another and a first distal member a proximal end of which is pivotally coupled to a distal end of the first handle, the first distal member including a first crimp engaging protrusion in combination with a second distal member a proximal end of which is pivotally coupled to a distal end of the second handle, the second distal member including a second crimp engaging protrusion, and a depth level including an abutting surface, the first and second distal members being pivotally coupled to one another so that, when the first and second handles are drawn toward one another, the proximal ends of the first and second distal members are moved apart from one another, drawing the first and second protrusions toward one another to compress a crimp located therebetween. | 12-10-2009 |
20100030215 | Grooved Crimp with a Set Screw - A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture comprises a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore. | 02-04-2010 |
20100094294 | CERCLAGE SYSTEM FOR BONE - Cerclage system, including methods, devices, and kits, for stabilizing bone, such as a sternum. The cerclage system may include a wire or cable that encircles bone, and a bone plate to which segments of the wire or cable lock. The cerclage system also or alternatively may include a tensioner for applying tension to a wire or cable. | 04-15-2010 |
20100179553 | Craniotomy Closures and Plugs - Strip fasteners and cranial plugs for use in reattaching a skull flap removed during brain surgery and methods of using the same. The strip fasteners are flexible and can be shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The cranial plugs can be used to reattach the skull flap or they can be installed after the skull flap is reattached using the strip fasteners. In some embodiments, the cranial plug(s) and strip fasteners can be installed at the same time. The strip fasteners and cranial plugs are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement compositions to the surgical site. | 07-15-2010 |
20100179554 | Craniotomy Closures and Plugs - Strip fasteners and cranial plugs for use in reattaching a skull flap removed during brain surgery and methods of using the same. The strip fasteners are flexible and can be shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The cranial plugs can be used to reattach the skull flap or they can be installed after the skull flap is reattached using the strip fasteners. In some embodiments, the cranial plug(s) and strip fasteners can be installed at the same time. The strip fasteners and cranial plugs are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement compositions to the surgical site. | 07-15-2010 |
20100274249 | System and Method for Minimally Invasive Crimp and Cable for Bone Cerclage - An apparatus for securing a cerclage member about a bone comprises a crimp including a first lumen extending therethrough from a first lumen proximal opening to a first lumen distal opening and being configured to slidably receive a cerclage member therein, a proximal portion of the first lumen comprising a first recess configured to receive an enlarged proximal end of the cerclage member, the crimp further comprising a second lumen extending parallel to the first lumen from a second lumen proximal opening to a second lumen distal opening, a distal portion of the second lumen comprising a second recess configured to slidably receive a sleeve provided over a distal end of a cerclage member. A first wall of the crimp adjacent the second lumen distal opening is angled with respect to a second wall of the crimp adjacent the first lumen distal opening to permit pivoting of the sleeve thereagainst. | 10-28-2010 |
20100292698 | Self-Retaining Cable Tie - A system for securing a bone fixation device to a bone comprises a flexible longitudinal element configured to wrap about and stabilize one of a target portion of bone and a bone stabilizing element. The longitudinal element includes a plurality of projections extending distally from a first surface thereof. Each projection includes a proximal abutting surface in combination with a bone fixation element including a channel extending therethrough sized and shaped to slidably receive therein a portion of the longitudinal element distal of the head. The bone fixation element includes a recess shaped to receive the head and prevent the head from being drawn distally through the channel. The bone fixation element or the longitudinal element includes a tab configured to engage one of the proximal abutting surfaces to prevent the projections of the longitudinal element from moving proximally relative to the tab. | 11-18-2010 |
20100298828 | FIXATION DEVICE FOR THE FIXATION OF BONE FRAGMENTS - A fixation device for the fixation of bone fragments, applicable to the mutual fastening of bone fragments temporarily separated during a surgical operation or as a result of a trauma. The device is also suitable for the fixation of a bone flap in the replacement thereof in a corresponding aperture made in the cranium or cranial bone mass. The device is made of biocompatible material and has a flexible strip and fastening mechanism, the strip having a length allowing the formation of a fastening loop tightly fastening the bone fragments to be joined together. The fastening mechanism is provided with at least one opening provided with an interlocking mechanism allowing the passage of a free end of the strip and preventing its extraction in the direction opposite to the insertion. | 11-25-2010 |
20100298829 | Peri-Prosthetic Fixation Implant and Method - An apparatus for leading a cerclage member along a desired path through a portion of bone, comprises a guide strip extending from a proximal end to a sharpened distal end, at least a portion of the guide strip being biased to assume a shape corresponding to a portion of a desired path along which the cerclage member is to pass through a portion of bone and a delivery cannula including a lumen sized to slidably receive the guide strip therein, the cannula maintaining the guide strip in a substantially straight configuration until the guide strip is extended distally out of the lumen. | 11-25-2010 |
20100305571 | SURGICAL CABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM - A cable tensioning system includes a reaction frame which contains a sliding platform arranged to move linearly within the frame, and a clam-type cleat attached to the sliding platform. The cleat features one or more grooves, each of which comprises two arrays of opposing ridges that converge to form a V-shape groove adapted to receive a length of cable. The ridges of each groove are tilted relative to an axis perpendicular to the groove's longitudinal axis, such that the cable is progressively captured between the ridges of the opposing arrays as it settles into the crotch of the groove when moved in a first direction, and can be disengaged from the cleat by relaxing the axial force on the cable and moving it in the opposite direction. A linear actuator mechanism may be coupled to the sliding platform to move the platform with respect to the reaction frame. | 12-02-2010 |
20110022050 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STERNUM REPAIR - The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of male and female components, such that a suture extends from a male component and is received by the female component. The suture may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. | 01-27-2011 |
20110112537 | SYSTEM FOR TENSIONING A SURGICAL WIRE - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for tensioning a surgical wire with a tensioning device and/or fixing bone with a surgical wire tensioned with a tensioning device. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112538 | Minimally Invasive Implant and Crimping System - A device for treating a bone comprises a cable block including a first lumen extending from a first proximal opening in a proximal face of the cable block to a first distal opening in a distal face thereof, the first lumen being configured to receive a cerclage cable including an enlarged end. The cable block further includes a second lumen extending from a second proximal opening in the proximal face to a second distal opening in the distal face and being configured to receive a portion of the cable extending from the enlarged end while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethrough. The cable block includes a slot connecting distal portions of the first and second lumens and being at least as large as the second lumen in combination with a crimpable locking member including a channel configured to receive the portion of the cable extending from the enlarged end. | 05-12-2011 |
20110166574 | Minimally invasive skeletal fixation device - A minimally invasive skeletal fixation device includes two curved tubes and two positioning members. The two curved tubes are attached to each other and are in communication with each other. The positioning members are coupled to the curved tubes. The device is applicable to surgical operations for treating bone factures and offers the advantages of small incision size, simple structure, easy operation, improved performance of surgical operation, and flexible adjustment of installation sites of Kirschner pins. | 07-07-2011 |
20110190771 | Two Members Cerclage Tool - A method for placing a fixation member around a bone for internal fixation of the bone includes (a) inserting a first member of a cerclage tool through an incision and into a vicinity of the bone, the first member extending from a first proximal end comprising a first handle portion and along a first central portion to a first distal end comprising a first bent tube portion; (b) inserting a second member of the cerclage tool through the incision and into the vicinity of the bone, the second member extending from a second proximal end comprising a second handle portion and along a second central portion to a second distal end comprising a second bent tube portion; (c) joining the first and second members together to form a continuous tube with the first bent tube portion and the second bent tube portion that encircles the bone, wherein the first bent tube portion and the second bent tube portion cross over one another to form a non-zero angle at a location that is proximal of the bone when viewed from a direction extending perpendicularly into a plane comprising the first and second members, wherein the continuous tube is configured and dimensioned to receive the fixation member; (d) disassembling the joined first and second members; and (e) removing the disassembled first and second members from the vicinity of the bone and from the incision. | 08-04-2011 |
20110270253 | Cerclage Device - A cerclage device includes a base member, a cerclage member, and a drive member. The base member has a length sufficient to allow for manual holding by a user, an interior space extending from a distal end toward a proximal end, and a slot extending from the distal end toward the proximal end and connecting the interior space to the exterior. The cerclage member has a long side with a proximal end and a distal end and a curvature in one direction about its long side at least at the distal end. The cerclage member has means for attaching a suture and fits within and is straightened by the base member within the interior space when in a retracted position. In an extended curved position the distal end of the sheet is extended out of the interior space at the distal end of the base member. The drive member is attached or attachable to the cerclage member and is slidable within the slot and has an engagement portion that is disposed at least partially through the slot. When the drive member is attached to the cerclage member movement of the engagement portion in the slot pushes and pulls the cerclage member to/from the straightened position from/to the extended curved position. | 11-03-2011 |
20110288551 | Maxillo-Mandibular Fixation Apparatus And Method - The present disclosure provides for an apparatus and method for supporting a maxillo-mandibular fixation by securing the maxillary teeth and mandibular teeth together in a faster and less harmful manner, includes a floss-wire component for circumdental wiring a tooth initially by flossing the interproximal space of a tooth therewith and thereafter causing circumdental wiring of a tooth when the floss-wire component is pulled, the floss-wire component having a distal portion composed of a floss-like material and a proximal portion composed of a wire-like material, a clip having an anchoring point and grasping point, the clip interacts with the floss-wire component, thereby causing the clip and the floss-wire to secure tightly to a tooth, and a bar positioned between the buccal surface of one or more teeth and one or more clips, the bar having a plurality of indices to increase the stabilization of one or more clips. | 11-24-2011 |
20110295257 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STERNUM REPAIR - The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. | 12-01-2011 |
20110301610 | FIXATOR - We describe fixator ( | 12-08-2011 |
20120041441 | CABLE TIE SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING BONE - A cable tie system, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for stabilizing bone. The system may provide a tie device comprising a strap including a leading region and a trailing region, a needle connected to the leading region of the strap, and a buckle connected to the trailing region of the strap. The buckle may be configured to receive the leading region of the strap such that the buckle and the strap collectively form a loop and a ratchet mechanism. The tie device also may comprise a handle connected to the buckle, to allow a person to tension the loop around bone by pulling the strap and the handle in opposite directions. The handle may be detached from the tie device after use. | 02-16-2012 |
20120059377 | BONE FIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A bone fixing system useful for holding bone in position, and a method for installing the same are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature are passed around bones, bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical or implanted structures, and the like to form a loop extending from a first portion of the blocking body. The ends of the conformable ligature are passed through the blocking body and extend out a second portion of the body. The ends may be attached to a tensioning tool and a selected tension may be applied. A closure member may engage an engagement portion of the blocking body to create a friction force to hold the conformable ligature in place without significant movement relative to the blocking body. | 03-08-2012 |
20120101502 | FIXATION AND ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD USED IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY - Surgical anchoring systems and methods are employed for the correction of bone deformities. The anchoring system and its associated instrument may be suitable for surgical repair of hallux valgus, tarsometatarsal sprains, ankle ligament reconstruction, spring ligament repair, knee ligament reinforcement, acromioclavicular sprains, coracoclavicular sprains, elbow ligament repair, wrist and hand ligamentous stabilization or similar conditions. The anchoring system may include a fixation system for anchoring two or more sections of bone or other body parts and a system for aligning of one section relative to another section. | 04-26-2012 |
20120109129 | REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR A SURGICAL WIRE - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for replacing a damaged surgical wire, such as a surgical wire that has broken during or after installation around bone. The system may include a connector with at least one ferrule for attaching a substitute wire to a damaged wire and provides a method of replacing a damaged wire with a substitute wire by using the damaged wire as a leader for travel of the substitute wire around bone. | 05-03-2012 |
20120130373 | BONE FIXING SYSTEM - This disclosure provides a system for securing a bone to a rod, the system comprising a ligature, a body, and two fasteners. The ligature has two free ends and an intermediate portion therebetween, the intermediate portion being configured to engage a bone. A portion of a rod can be fastened to the body using one of the fasteners. The ligature can be fastened to the body using another one of the fasteners. The two fasteners are distinct from one another and are adapted to fasten two free end portions of the ligature to the body independently from fastening the portion of the rod to the body. | 05-24-2012 |
20120157998 | BONE FIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A bone fixing system useful for holding bone in position, and a method for installing the same are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature are passed around bones, bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical or implanted structures, and the like to form a loop extending from a first portion of a body. The ends of the conformable ligature are passed through the body and extend out a second portion of the body. The ends may be attached to a tensioning tool and a selected tension may be applied. A closure member may engage an engagement portion of the body to create a friction force to hold the conformable ligature in place without significant movement relative to the body. | 06-21-2012 |
20120197256 | BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A bone fixation system includes at least one bone fixation member and a bone fixation instrument. The bone fixation member includes a strap and a locking mechanism. The strap can be pulled through the locking mechanism so as to form a loop about a target bone so as to secure first and second bone segments in an approximated, compressed configuration. The bone fixation instrument is configured to apply tension to the loop about the target bone. The fixation instrument includes a tension assembly that is configured to secure a free end of the bone fixation member to the fixation instrument. The tension assembly is further configured to pull the free end so as to increase tension in the loop while the tension in the loop is less than a select tension. The tension assembly is unable to further increase tension in the bone fixation member once the tension in the bone fixation member has reached the select tension. The fixation instrument further includes a cutter assembly that is configured to cut the free end of the bone fixation member so as to separate the free end from the loop. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197257 | Bone Fixation Assembly - A bone fixation system includes at least one bone fixation member and a bone fixation instrument. The bone fixation member includes a strap and a locking mechanism. The strap can be pulled through the locking mechanism so as to form a loop about a target bone so as to secure first and second bone segments in an approximated, compressed configuration. The bone fixation instrument is configured to apply tension to the loop about the target bone. The fixation instrument includes a tension assembly that is configured to secure a free end of the bone fixation member to the fixation instrument. The tension assembly is further configured to pull the free end so as to increase tension in the loop while the tension in the loop is less than a select tension. The fixation instrument further includes a cutter assembly. | 08-02-2012 |
20120215224 | CABLE SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL APPLICATION - A surgical cable system having a length of cable and a locking body on which a first cable end is operatively located. The locking body defines a receiver for a first portion of the cable with the cable formed into a first loop that resides generally in a first plane. A locking structure on the locking body cooperates with the first portion of the cable to maintain the first loop in a tensioned state. The locking structure has an actuator that is operable to change the state of the locking structure. The locking structure is changeable from a released state into a locked state as an incident of one of: a) moving at least a part of the actuator along and/or around an axis that is generally parallel to the first plane; and b) moving a part of the cable length along a first line that is generally parallel to the first plane. | 08-23-2012 |
20120289962 | Self-Retaining Cable Tie - A system for securing a bone fixation device to a bone comprises a flexible longitudinal element configured to wrap about and stabilize one of a target portion of bone and a bone stabilizing element. The longitudinal element includes a plurality of projections extending distally from a first surface thereof. Each projection includes a proximal abutting surface in combination with a bone fixation element including a channel extending therethrough sized and shaped to slidably receive therein a portion of the longitudinal element distal of the head. The bone fixation element includes a recess shaped to receive the head and prevent the head from being drawn distally through the channel. The bone fixation element or the longitudinal element includes a tab configured to engage one of the proximal abutting surfaces to prevent the projections of the longitudinal element from moving proximally relative to the tab. | 11-15-2012 |
20120310242 | Collet Fixation System - A bone fixation assembly which may include a bone fixation element, a collet and a flexible line. The bone fixation element may comprise a first and second passageway and at least the first passageway is configured to receive the collet. The flexible line passes through both passageways and is secured through the second passageway. The collet may be advanced into the first passageway causing the collet to circumferentially engage the flexible line fixing it in place. Instrumentation for securing the collet includes a collet driver, a counter torque instrument and a tensioner. | 12-06-2012 |
20120323241 | STERNUM BAND TENSIONER DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. Various band tensioning devices, systems and methods are disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
20130018375 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE CRIMP AND CABLE FOR BONE CERCLAGE - A crimp configured to fix a cable about a bone includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a first channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the first channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough along with a second channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the second channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough and a deformable extension attached to the proximal end of the body, the extension including a lumen aligned with the second channel and sized and shaped to permit the cable to be slid therethrough. | 01-17-2013 |
20130023878 | FIXING DEVICE - A device for fixing a rod to an osseous structure. The device is configured to receive the rod with the main axis oriented in a first direction. The device includes a main body, a first fastening member directly connected to the main body and accessible from an outer surface of the main body for fastening the rod to the main body, and a second fastening member, also directly connected to the main body, offset with respect to the first fastening member in said first direction, and separately accessible from an outer surface of the main body for fastening to the main body. A flexible elongate member is provided to attach the main body to the osseous structure. The first and second fastening members are arranged so that the flexible elongate member can be fastened adjacent to the rod. | 01-24-2013 |
20130079778 | Loop - A continuous loop of material for use in mammals, particularly humans. One embodiment may have an air entanglement section therein and method of making the same. Another embodiment includes a hollow braided length having a first inner section and a second inner section, the sections formed by radially inserting the ends into the hollow braid and passing it along a portion of the hollow interior. These embodiments may also include a bone engagement member incorporated therein. A further embodiment is a loop assembly having a length of fiber, the length of fiber having two ends, and a bone engagement member having an end receiving member to securely receive the two respective ends therein. | 03-28-2013 |
20130197520 | COMPOSITE AND SURFACE MOUNTED BRACE, KIT AND ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A FRACTURED BONE - A brace for supporting an exterior surface of a damaged bone including a plurality of elongated members interconnected at each of intermediate overlapping and end-to-end locations. An additional pair of end disposed supports is pivotally interconnected to outermost of the elongated interconnected members. A pair of elongated ties seating through apertures formed in the end disposed supports. The brace is adapted to being placed in encircling fashion over the damaged bone, following which the ties are displaced relative to at least one of the end disposed supports in order to cause the elongated members to inter-extend in scissor-like fashion in order to tighten the brace against the bone and to apply a preferred degree of compressive and immobilizing force around the damaged exterior bone. | 08-01-2013 |
20130261625 | BONE FIXATION MEMBER SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A bone fixation member can be configured to secure first and second bone segments of a target bone together in a compressed approximated position. The bone fixation member can include a strap made of a first material, a locking head extending from a proximal end of the strap, and a leader portion extending from a distal end of the strap. The locking head can have a housing and a strap receiving slot that extends through the housing, slot is configured to receive a distal end of the strap. The housing can be tapered such that a distal end of the housing has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of a proximal end of the housing. The leader portion can be configured to be more flexible than the strap. The leader portion can be made of a second material that is different than the first material. | 10-03-2013 |
20130274748 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCKING A BAND - A surgical fastening mechanism for releasably locking an implantable tether includes a housing having a central channel. The housing has an entry aperture, an exit aperture and a side channel extending therebetween. A roller element has a sidewall with an aperture therethrough and the roller is slidably disposed at least partially in the central channel such that the entry and exit apertures are at least partially aligned with the roller aperture. This permits passage of the tether therethrough. Rotation of the roller element in a first direction winds the tether around the roller thereby creating a friction interface between the roller element, the housing and the tether. A locking mechanism is operably connected with either the housing or the roller element and is adapted to prevent rotation of the roller in the central channel and also adapted to prevent release of the tether from the roller. | 10-17-2013 |
20130289564 | SYSTEM FOR BINDING BONE - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits for binding bone. The system may include an encircling member and a fastening member that secures the encircling member in a loop around a portion of bone. In some embodiments, the fastening member may include any combination of the following: a cutting window, a guide aperture to guide a jaw of a crimping tool to a crimp region of the fastening member, multiple crimp regions, and/or apertures to receive adjustable prong members, among others. | 10-31-2013 |
20140018807 | LOW FRICTION BUCKLE TIGHTENING SYTEMS AND METHODS - A tensioning device comprises an elongate member, preferably a band, and a frame having first and second sides. The band has a first end that is attachable to the first side of the frame and a second end that is releasably securable to the second side of the frame. A movable clamping member on the frame secures the second end of the band to the second side of the frame by cinching the second end of the band between an engagement surface on the band and a mating engagement surface on the second side of the frame. A restraining member is provided for restraining the clamping member to a first position spaced from the mating locking surface on the second side of the frame, when the restraining member is in a restraining orientation. The restraining member is movable out of the restraining orientation after the band is tensioned to a predetermined level using the second end. The band is tensioned to the aforementioned predetermined level and is secured to the second side of the frame, so that the band establishes a path of tension along its length that extends linearly between the two ends of the band. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018808 | HYBRID MEDICAL DEVICE IMPLANT WITH MIGRATION MANAGEMENT - A dynamic tissue holding device for dynamically holding two tissue portions in contact with one another includes a resilient body having a spring and a band arranged for extending about the tissue portions to be held together. The band has a first end for attachment to a first attachment portion on the resilient body and a second end for attachment to a second attachment portion on the resilient body. | 01-16-2014 |
20140039499 | FRACTURE FIXATION SYSTEMS HAVING INTRAMEDULLARY SUPPORT - Orthopedic fracture repair implants, systems and methods are disclosed. Implants include one or more biocompatible sleeves and struts. The implants, systems and methods are applied to bone fractures, such as segmentation fractures. | 02-06-2014 |
20140094805 | Tissue Fixation System and Method - A tissue fixation system is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue. A fastener connected with an elongate fastening member, such as a cable, wire, suture, rod, or tube, is moved through a passage between opposite sides of tissue. A medical device is used to secure the fastener to the elongate fastening member. The medical device includes a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the elongate fastening member. As crimping mechanism is used to secure the fastener to the elongated member, where a cutting mechanism cut the excess portion of the elongated member. | 04-03-2014 |
20140100573 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SECURING TOGETHER BONE FRAGMENTS - An apparatus for securing together first and second bone segments having peripheral surfaces comprising one or more bends. In some implementations the fixation device includes an elongate flexible strap having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate flexible strap having a plurality of ratchet teeth disposed along an elongate distal portion thereof that function with a ratchet member within a locking head situated at the proximal end to permit the formation of a closed loop about the bone fragments. In some implementations the elongate flexible strap has a first elongate portion situated between the locking head and the elongate distal portion, the first elongate portion of the elongate flexible strap being more flexible than the elongate distal portion of the elongate flexible strap, the first elongate portion configured to extend across at least one of the one or more bends when the apparatus is in a secured state. | 04-10-2014 |
20140142576 | STERNUM FIXATION SYSTEM - A sternum fixation assembly is disclosed for fixing the sternum following a modified median sternotomy. The sternotomy divides a median into left and right median facing walls. A pair of left and right opposing excavations are made in the walls. The assembly comprises an implantable bio-absorbable transverse member configured for enclosure into the excavations of the left and right halves of the vertically divided sternum. An elongated coupleable adjustable compression member is dimensioned for receipt about the inter-rib spaces about the sternum and adapted to apply compression to the outer ridges of the sternum to help maintain the sternum enclosure. | 05-22-2014 |
20140155895 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STERNUM REPAIR - The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. | 06-05-2014 |
20140171945 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BONE FIXATION - The various implementations of the present invention provide an improved apparatus for bone reduction and fixation. A flat, substantially rectangular band comprises a wing portion and a plurality of apertures formed in the body of the band. The band provides a mechanism for fixing bones in a desired position by encircling a first bone and a second bone. A first set of apertures provides for real time adjustment of the length of the band to allow for a wide variety of bone reduction applications. By selecting the appropriate length for the band and inserting the wing portion in the appropriate slot, the band can be used for a wide range of applications. A second set of apertures formed in the band provide for bone and tissue contact, promoting healing of the body where the band is placed. A method for determining the proper positioning and placement of the wing portion during the bone reduction process is also disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140200582 | FIXATION DEVICE FOR THE FIXATION OF BONE FRAGMENTS - A fixation device for the fixation of bone fragments, applicable to the mutual fastening of bone fragments temporarily separated during a surgical operation or as a result of a trauma. The device is also suitable for the fixation of a bone flap in the replacement thereof in a corresponding aperture made in the cranium or cranial bone mass. The device is made of biocompatible material and comprises a flexible strip and fastening means, the strip having a length allowing the formation of a fastening loop tightly fastening the bone fragments to be joined together. The fastening means are provided with at least one opening provided with interlocking means allowing the passage of a free end of the strip and preventing its extraction in the direction opposite to the insertion. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200583 | Fracture Fixation Device - Assemblies for securing fractured bone are provided. The assembly includes a first fixation element, a second fixation element, and an adjustable flexible member construct. The first fixation element having a male or a female sleeve is secured within a first portion of the fractured bone. The second fixation element having the other of the male or female sleeve telescopically received within the one of the male or female sleeve is secured within a second portion of the fractured bone. The adjustable flexible member construct extends between the first and second fixation elements and has at least one adjustable loop coupled to the first fixation element and the second fixation element and a pair of adjusting ends extending through an opening in the first fixation element. The pair of adjusting ends can be pulled to reduce a diameter of the adjustable loop and to compress fragments of the fractured bone. | 07-17-2014 |
20140249530 | CERCLAGE WIRE INSERTION DEVICE - The invention is an insertion tool for wrapping an orthopedic wire around a bone. The tool has a memory loop made of memory-shaped material which, when unconstrained, curves to a pre-determined diameter. A push-pull mechanism in the tool body is used to selectively move the memory loop in and out of the tool body. A cutter is provided at the insertion end of the tool body, to cut through tissue close to the bone. When pushed out of the tool body in a direction tangential to the perimeter of a bone, the memory loop automatically curves and wraps around the bone. Orthopedic wire is then attached to the memory loop, which is then pulled back into the tool body, pulling the orthopedic wire around the bone. A cable adapter facilitates coupling any conventional orthopedic wire to the insertion tool. | 09-04-2014 |
20140371749 | FLAT SUTURE BANDING SYSTEM AND METHODS - A surgical tensioning device for holding separated tissues in contact with one another. The device comprises a frame having two opposing first and second sides and a lower surface and an upper surface, and a band for extending through and around said separated tissues to be held together in conjunction with said frame. The band has two ends releasably attached to the sides of the frame. When the ends are secured to the sides of the frame, the band holds separated tissues together and establishes a path of tension along its length that extends linearly between the two ends of the band. | 12-18-2014 |
20140378976 | LOCKING MECHANISM TO SECURE ENDS OF AN IMPLANTABLE FABRIC - A locking mechanism for securing ends of an implantable fabric including a plate member having an aperture therethrough. A cam member is rotatable relative to the aperture between a locked state and an unlocked state. The implantable fabric is movable relative to the plate member when the cam member is in the unlocked state and restricted from moving relative to the plate member when the cam member is in the locked state. | 12-25-2014 |
20150038969 | Sternal Closure Cerclage, Plate Implant And Instrumentation - A closure system may secure a first bone portion to a second bone portion. The closure system may include a band, a locking terminal, and a tensioning device. The band may be adapted to be looped around the first and second bone portions. The locking terminal may fixedly engage a first portion of the band and selectively fixedly engage a second portion of the band. The tensioning device may include a body and a threaded rod. The threaded rod may be received in the body and may engage the band such that movement of the threaded rod relative to the body moves the second portion of the band relative to the first portion of the band. | 02-05-2015 |
20150045794 | Sternal Closure Cerclage, Plate Implant And Instrumentation - A closure system may secure a first bone portion to a second bone portion. The closure system may include a bracket, a band and a tensioning device. The bracket may include a first portion adapted to engage the first bone portion and a second portion adapted to engage the second bone portion. The band may engage the bracket and may be adapted to be looped around the first and second bone portions. The tensioning device may include a body and a threaded member. The threaded member may be received in the body and may engage the band such that rotation of the threaded member relative to the body moves a first end of the band relative to a second end of the band. | 02-12-2015 |
20150051601 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SYNDESMOSIS FIXATION - A method and apparatus including at least one suture anchor configured to be implanted into bone and at least one suture assembly configured to extend from the suture anchor and about at least a portion of a fibula when the suture anchor is implanted in a tibia on either side of a fibular notch of the tibia. The suture assembly is selectively adjustable from a non-tensioned condition to a tensioned condition to stabilize and reduce the fibula relative to the tibia. | 02-19-2015 |
20150066029 | METHOD OF REINFORCING A STERNUM AFTER A STERNOTOMY OR A STERNAL FRACTURE - A method for reinforcing a sternum after a sternotomy or a sternal fracture. The method includes i) applying a plurality of elongated members along at least one longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum, wherein the elongated members are each provided with a first connection part and a second connection part; ii) slidably joining a first connection part of a first elongated member with a second connection part of an adjacent preceding elongated member along the longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; iii) slidably joining a second connection part of the first elongated member with a first connection part of an adjacent following elongated member along the same longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; iv) fitting a projecting portion of one or more of said elongated members in an intercostal space adjacent to the longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; and v) fixing the elongated members to the sternum. | 03-05-2015 |
20150119888 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR BONE CERCLAGES - The invention relates to a tensioning device for bone cerclages, consisting of a guide part with a spindle located in the interior which receives a slide secured against rotation relative to the guide part, wherein the spindle is operatively connected to a rotary handle such that the slide is adjustable inside the guide part in the direction of the longitudinal axis of same, and further including means for the clamped attachment of the bone cerclage on the slide. According to the invention the means for clamping comprise a preferably two-part assembly group formed of an upper and a lower clamping piece, wherein the upper and the lower clamping pieces are connected to each other by a hinged joint so as to be foldable, and on the side opposite the hinged joint a clamping screw is provided to exert a force on the clamping pieces and fix the bone cerclage located between the clamping pieces in position, the surfaces of the clamping pieces pointing to the bone cerclage having clamping structures that permit the fixing of rope, wire and band bone cerclages in position. | 04-30-2015 |
20150127003 | CABLE FIXATION DEVICE - Various forms of a cable fixation device, instrumentation, kit, and methods useful for repairing the skeletal system are introduced. The system utilizes a clamp housing fixing a butt end of a surgical cable therein. In an operative configuration the cable is looped around a damaged bone segment and reentered through a lock aperture in the clamp housing then through a collet and lock cap residing within the lock aperture. The cable loop and each aforementioned component comprise a central axis aligned within a single plane. A sliding interface situated between the lock cap and collet prevent twisting of the surgical cable. The locking mechanism is non-destructive to the cable despite repeated unlocking and relocking of the fixation device. The axis for tensioning of the cable is coincident with the locking axis. A counter torque instrument has a torsional input shaft generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of the instrument. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127004 | STERNAL CLOSURE AND RIBS APPROXIMATOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a sternal closure and ribs approximator device, the device comprising:
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20150133938 | FIXING DEVICE FOR FIXING THE FRACTURE ENDS OF THE BONES IN A BONE FRACTURE, AND TENSIONING ELEMENT, ANGLE CLAMPING SLEEVE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - The invention proposes a fixing device for fixing the fracture ends of bones in a bone fracture comprising at least two tensioning elements ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150133939 | Grooved Crimp with a Set Screw - A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture includes a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore. | 05-14-2015 |
20150141995 | Adjustable Loop Constructs And Techniques - A device for securing tissue or bone. The device includes a self-locking construct, which includes first and second adjustable loops. The first adjustable loop includes a loop passage portion through which a first portion of the self-locking construct extends. The second adjustable loop extends through a sleeve defined by the self-locking construct. The self-locking construct is configured such that moving the second adjustable loop away from the first loop closes the first adjustable loop, and pulling the first portion further through the loop passage portion closes the second adjustable loop. | 05-21-2015 |
20150297274 | LOCKING BUTTON FOR TAPE CERCLAGE - A tensioning construct with a tape securely attached to a locking button provided with a securing mechanism in the form of a trap door-like mechanism. The tape is looped so that the looped portion of the tape is passed around a feature of the button to allow easy sliding of the tape. One free end of the tape is fed through the securing mechanism (trap door) of the locking button while the other free end is fixed to the locking button. The button self-engages without the need of a locking instrument, to lock the tape as it is tightened during the cerclage repair. The tensioning construct may be provided as a pre-assembled construct. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305792 | BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A bone fixation system includes at least one bone fixation member and a bone fixation instrument. The bone fixation member includes a strap and a locking mechanism. The strap can be pulled through the locking mechanism so as to form a loop about a target bone so as to secure first and second bone segments in an approximated, compressed configuration. The bone fixation instrument is configured to apply tension to the loop about the target bone. The fixation instrument includes a tension assembly that is configured to secure a free end of the bone fixation member to the fixation instrument. The tension assembly is further configured to pull the free end so as to increase tension in the loop while the tension in the loop is less than a select tension. The tension assembly is unable to further increase tension in the bone fixation member once the tension in the bone fixation member has reached the select tension. The fixation instrument further includes a cutter assembly that is configured to cut the free end of the bone fixation member so as to separate the free end from the loop. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313655 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CORRECTING BONE DEFORMITIES - The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313656 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENT AND RELATED BONE FIXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An instrument includes a bearing member, and an actuator spaced from the bearing member in a proximal direction. The instrument includes, or can be attached to, an elongate member that extends from a location of the actuator toward the bearing member. The elongate member can attach to or extend from a portion of an implant, wherein the location is spaced from the bearing member a distance in the proximal direction. The actuator includes a flexible portion that is spaced from the elongate member in a direction perpendicular to the proximal direction, such that, when a force is applied to the flexible portion of the actuator, the flexible portion of the actuator deforms so as to increase the distance between the location and the bearing member. | 11-05-2015 |
20150320463 | Devices for treating bone fractures - A device for treating bone fractures with a sleeve | 11-12-2015 |
20150342654 | TENSIONING INSTRUMENTS - Instruments for applying tension to a securing device, such as a cable or wire, for securing bones in place and fastening implants, such as plates, to bones. In some forms, the tensioning instrument is configured with minimal parts for ease of manufacturing and allowing single use applications. The instrument may include a pretensioning mechanism for applying desired preload before connecting a cable to be tensioned to the instrument. The instrument may be sized and configured to remain attached to a tensioned cable while other cables are connected to a bone. In another form, the instrument may be expandable to remove any slack from the securing device and apply tension thereto. | 12-03-2015 |
20150359577 | LINEAR MEMBER FOR MEDICAL USE FOR BONE UNION - A linear member for medical use having stretchability and flexibility while maintaining sufficient strength includes: an inner helical body including a plurality of helically wound wires, the inner helical body including a space portion inside, gap portions being provided in an axial direction between each wire; and an outer helical body provided outside of the inner helical body including a plurality of wires helically wound in such a manner as to form a layer along an axis of the helical body and a helical direction of the outer helical body is opposite to that of the inner helical body with gap portions being provided between each of the wires, the outer helical body being disposed to provide a multilayer structure. | 12-17-2015 |
20150366598 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING A LIGATURE TO AN OSSEOUS STRUCTURE - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a device for securing a ligature to an osseous structure, the device comprising a first part, a second part, a flexible elongate member for engaging the osseous structure, a closure element, and a deformable element between the first and second parts for holding open a gap G between them. The flexible elongate member is threaded through an orifice in the first part and the gap G. The closure element is configured for clamping the first and second parts against each other, overcoming the resilience of the deformable element, so as to frictionally lock the flexible elongate member threaded through the gap G. Embodiments disclosed herein also provide a method for using the device. | 12-24-2015 |
20160038199 | CABLE PLUGS FOR BONE PLATES - Various embodiments of a cable plug and a cable wire attachment plate are disclosed herein. Each plug or plate has a cable retaining portion and a fastening portion disposed from the cable retaining portion about a longitudinal axis of the plug or plate. Each cable retaining portion preferably has an aperture or channel for receiving a cable wire therein, while each fastening portion is adapted to engage a portion of a bone plate, such as a hole in the bone plate or an exterior surface of the bone plate. Related methods, systems, and kits are also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160113692 | FIXATION ASSEMBLY WITH A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED MEMBER FOR SECURING PARTS OF A STERNUM - A fixation assembly for securing parts of a sternum is provided. The assembly comprises a flexible elongated member and an attachment member. The flexible elongated member includes a locking structure configured to secure the flexible elongated member in a loop around the sternum parts. The attachment member has at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener and is coupled to the flexible elongated member. | 04-28-2016 |
20160166299 | Crimp with an Insert to Hold a Cable | 06-16-2016 |
20160183991 | SELF-LOCKING CABLE GRIPPER - A self-locking cable gripper includes a housing having a void which tapers between openings at the housing's top and bottom. A collapsible member having a central passage is adjacent the bottom opening. A pair of half jaws are between the collapsible member and the top opening, sized such that they move towards each other as the jaws are moved toward the bottom opening due to the taper of the void. The top and bottom openings, central passage, and inner surfaces of the jaws define a channel capable of receiving a cable passed through the housing from its bottom to its top opening. When the cable is pulled in the direction opposite that with which it was installed, the half jaws are drawn toward the housing's bottom opening such that their inner surfaces are urged towards each other, thereby locking the cable in place while it is under tension. | 06-30-2016 |
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