Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
606075000 | Staple or clip | 46 |
20080234682 | Augmentation device for osteoporotic bone - A bone augmentation device for anchoring an orthopaedic implant to bone tissue. An annular proximal section is rotatably joined to a distal section formed of a plurality of arcuate lower segments by flexures (integral embodiments) or a hinge (discrete embodiments). The interior of the annular proximal section is coaxial with the plurality of lower segments in the closed configuration of the distal section. When a surgical implant penetrates the device the lower segments, whose free ends are barbed, are rotated outwardly to either contact the endosteal side of the cortical bone or to present a pull-out resistive configuration within the cancellous bone. The device thereby provides a stable point of attachment for the implant in otherwise-unstable osteoporotic bone. | 09-25-2008 |
20080319443 | Bone staple with compressible deformation region - A bone staple ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090062799 | Surgical Staple with Adjustable Width Backspan - A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg member having at least a first portion of a staple backspan extending therefrom and a second deformable leg member having at least a second portion of the staple backspan extending therefrom. At least one of the first and second portions of the staple backspan are movable with respect to the other portion to vary the length of the staple backspan. | 03-05-2009 |
20090062800 | Clip-Like Implant for Osteosynthesis - The invention relates to a clip-like implant for osteosynthesis of at least two repositioned bone fragments, with at least two retainer web sections and with one connection web section connecting the retainer web sections, wherein the free ends of the at least two retainer web sections can be at least partially fixed in a respective one of the two repositioned bone fragments. Advantageously the clip-like implant has a C-shaped cross section, in which the first and second retainer web sections each enclose with the connection web section an angle (w, w′) between 75° and 90°, and the free ends of the at least two retainer web sections are designed as inwardly directed points. | 03-05-2009 |
20090069814 | Medical Device for Rapid and Accurate Entry through Soft Tissue and Bone - A device for entering soft tissue and bone of a body, including a spike with a grommet thereabout. | 03-12-2009 |
20090076510 | Surgical Staple Line Reinforcements - A surgical staple line reinforcement is provided for use with a variety of surgical staplers to protect against tissue damage from surgical staples. The surgical staple line reinforcement is made up of a tubular structure of bio-implantable material with one or more stiffening members attached to or integrated within the tubular structure to resist, prevent or inhibit movement, rotation, or longitudinal compression of the tubular structure. | 03-19-2009 |
20090118734 | Implantation System for Tissue Repair - A prosthesis delivery and implantation system for tissue repair is disclosed. The implantation system includes provisions for manually applying a prosthesis to a treatment area. This system may be applied to heal any imperfections in various different types of tissue. The system also provides provisions for independently inserting two end portions of the prosthesis into tissue. | 05-07-2009 |
20090177201 | Staple with Multiple Cross Sectional Shapes - Surgical staples having at least two different cross-sectional shapes are useful for fastening and securing tissue. The staples disclosed have portions with different cross-sectional shapes. | 07-09-2009 |
20090216233 | BIOSTAPLES SUITABLE FOR WRIST, HAND AND OTHER LIGAMENT REPLACEMENTS OR REPAIRS - The disclosure describes implantable medical products, that include dry or partially hydrated biocompatible biostaples suitable for ligament repairs or replacements comprising collagen fibers that may be configured to expand in situ after implantation to frictionally engage a bone tunnel wall or bone sleeve to thereby affix the construct in the bone tunnel. | 08-27-2009 |
20090254090 | COMPRESSION STAPLE - A compression staple according to an embodiment of the present invention includes two arms connected by a transverse bridge. Each arm includes an anchor portion and a manipulation portion arranged so as to extend from one another and connected by a separation mechanism or breakaway feature. The anchor portion is used to anchor the arm in a bone while the manipulation portion is used to guide the arm in displacement relative to the bridge. | 10-08-2009 |
20100010491 | STERNUM SUTURING STAPLE AND APPARATUS ADAPTED TO POSITION AND TIGHTEN THE SAME - A sternum suturing staple, comprising a central body ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100063506 | Method and apparatus for a multiple transition temperature implant - A shape-memory device manufactured from shape memory material includes multiple activation temperatures. The multiple activation temperatures arise from either the heat treatment of the device during manufacturing, or by combining different elements with different activation temperatures. To manufacture a shape-memory device with multiple activation temperatures, it is formed into a first shape. A first portion of the shape-memory device is heated to a first temperature, and a second portion of the shape-memory device is heated to a second temperature. The shape-memory device is then worked into a second shape. Accordingly, the first portion has a first transition temperature, and the second portion has a second transition temperature. In use, the shape-memory device is placed into a desired position. Energy is applied such that the first portion, second portion, or both portions are transformed. | 03-11-2010 |
20100082030 | OSTEOSYNTHESIS CLIP AND INSERTION TOOL FOR USE WITH BONE TISSUE FRAGMENTS - An osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone tissue fragments. The clip includes at least two engagement legs extending approximately parallel to one another and including respective distal bridging tips and respective proximal insertion tips to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the distal bridging tips of the two engagement legs, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another, the elongated sections extending along a non-linear trajectory to form a non-linear deformable region, such as a depression or a dome. The engagement legs include helical screw surfaces to facilitate removal of the clip after the bone tissue fragments have fused. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087822 | OSTEOSYNTHESIS CLIP AND INSERTION TOOL FOR USE WITH BONE TISSUE FRAGMENTS - An osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone tissue fragments and an insertion tool for inserting the clip are provided. The clip includes at least two engagement legs extending approximately parallel to one another and including respective distal bridging tips and respective proximal insertion tips to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the distal bridging tips of the two engagement legs, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another, the elongated sections extending along a non-linear trajectory to form a non-linear deformable region, such as a depression or a dome. | 04-08-2010 |
20100125275 | SURGICAL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention includes a surgically implantable compression staple, system, and method of use thereof for the internal fixation of bone fractures, fusions, and osteotomies. The staple has a grooved construction along the outside edge of each of its legs and cannulated tabs are aligned above the grooves. The grooves and cannulated tabs of the staple are sized to fit and align with guide wires. Once holes are drilled over the guide wires with a specialized cannulated drill, the appropriately sized staple can be inserted over the guide wires and the guide wires are subsequently removed. The compression feature of the staple is activated and the staple provides stability across the desired fractured site. The system and method allows for easy alignment and precise placement of surgically implantable staples. | 05-20-2010 |
20110060338 | VERTEBRAL STAPLES AND INSERTION TOOLS - Implantable vertebral staples and tools for use with the same are provided. In general, an exemplary vertebral staple according to the present invention includes a staple body having at least one long spike formed thereon for allowing rotation of the body when the long spike is partially inserted in bone. The staple body can also include one or more short spikes formed thereon and adapted to prevent rotation of the body when the long and short spikes are fully inserted into bone. The present invention also provides an inserter tool that can be used to implant the vertebral staple, and also a drill guide that can be used, preferably in combination with the inserter tool, to drill holes through the bone in alignment with one or more holes formed in the vertebral staple. | 03-10-2011 |
20110276050 | STERNUM SUTURING STAPLE - A sternum suturing staple, comprising a central body ( | 11-10-2011 |
20110295258 | Implantation System for Tissue Repair - A prosthesis delivery and implantation system for tissue repair is disclosed. The implantation system includes provisions for manually applying a prosthesis to a treatment area. This system may be applied to heal any imperfections in various different types of tissue. The system also provides provisions for independently inserting two end portions of the prosthesis into tissue. | 12-01-2011 |
20120022535 | METHOD FOR FUSING A HUMAN OR ANIMAL JOINT AS WELL AS FUSION DEVICE AND TOOL SET FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - 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 ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120130374 | SURGICAL IMPLANT - A surgical implant for fixing a soft tissue to a bone comprising a staple and a plate. The staple and the plate are positionable on an instrument in such a way that the plate may be manipulated with the instrument to hold the soft tissue against the bone and in such a way that the staple is fixable to the bone with the plate positioned between a bridge of the staple and the soft tissue when legs of the staple are driven through the plate and into the bone. | 05-24-2012 |
20130030437 | BONE STAPLE, INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE AND MANUFACTURING - A new shape changing staple and instrument for the fixation of structures to include bone tissue and industrial materials. This new staple stores elastic mechanical energy to exert force on fixated structures to enhance their security and in bone affect its healing response. This staple once placed changes shape in response to geometric changes in the materials structure, including healing bone tissue. The staple is advanced over prior staples due to its: 1) method of operation, 2) high strength, 3) method of insertion, 4) compressive force temperature independence, 5) energy storing staple retention and delivery system, 6) compatibility with reusable or single use product configuration, 7) efficient and cost effective manufacturing methods, and 8) reduction in the steps required to place the device. In addition to the staple's industrial application an embodiment for use in the fixation of the musculoskeletal system is shown with staple, cartridge, and extrusion handle. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030438 | BONE STAPLE, INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE AND MANUFACTURING - A new shape changing staple and instrument for the fixation of structures to include bone tissue and industrial materials. This new staple stores elastic mechanical energy to exert force on fixated structures to enhance their security and in bone affect its healing response. This staple once placed changes shape in response to geometric changes in the materials structure, including healing bone tissue. The staple is advanced over prior staples due to its: 1) method of operation, 2) high strength, 3) method of insertion, 4) compressive force temperature independence, 5) energy storing staple retention and delivery system, 6) compatibility with reusable or single use product configuration, 7) efficient and cost effective manufacturing methods, and 8) reduction in the steps required to place the device. In addition to the staple's industrial application an embodiment for use in the fixation of the musculoskeletal system is shown with staple, cartridge, and extrusion handle. | 01-31-2013 |
20130158554 | FASTENERS AND FASTENER DELIVERY DEVICES FOR AFFIXING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS TO BONE OR TISSUE - A fastener for attaching a sheet-like implant to tissue or bone. The fastener includes a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, and a bridge extending therebetween. Each of the first and second arms include a trunk portion defining at least a portion thereof, the trunk portion having a cavity therein and an aperture through a wall thereof. A claw is disposed in the cavity which is moveable from a first delivery position to a second deployed position. A pull member engages each claw to move the claw from the delivery position to the deployed position. | 06-20-2013 |
20130197521 | CLIP FOR RIB STABILIZATION - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for rib stabilization. The system may comprise a clip member having a bridge region and a pair of leaf portions connected to each other by the bridge region. The clip member may be configured to be placed on a rib bone with the leaf portions disposed on opposite sides of the rib bone. The system also may comprise a securing member, such as a suture, to attach the clip member to the rib bone, with the securing member extending at least twice between the leaf portions. | 08-01-2013 |
20130231667 | SURGICAL STAPLE - A surgical staple ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130245627 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING PILOT HOLES IN BONE AND DELIVERING FASTENERS THEREIN FOR RETAINING AN IMPLANT - Apparatus and methods for forming pilot holes in bone and deploying a staple therein for fixing a sheet-like implant to the bone. A pilot hole forming trocar assembly including a trocar and a position retention sleeve can be included. The trocar can be releasably coupled to the position retention sleeve and slide in keyed arrangement within the sleeve when uncoupled. The trocar can include a distal portion having a retractable blade and a pair of pilot hole forming spikes extending distally from the trocar shaft. Once the pilot holes are formed, the position retention sleeve maintains the position relative to the pilot holes while the trocar is removed and a staple delivery device can be inserted in the lumen of the position retention sleeve to deploy a staple in the pilot holes. | 09-19-2013 |
20130267956 | BLADE ANCHOR FOR FOOT AND ANKLE - Fixation devices for the foot and ankle are based on a design with a central portion between a pair of blade anchors. The central portion may include sharpening, apertures, notches, or protrusions. The fixation devices may engage two or more bone portions. | 10-10-2013 |
20130282011 | Implantable bone support systems - An implantable bone support system including a shelf clip supported on a portion of the perimeter of the skull opening. The shelf clip includes upper and lower body portions. The legs of the lower body portion are positioned such that one leg is engaged with the skull perimeter in a direction away from the skull opening. The opposing leg is positioned into the skull opening to form a portion of a shelf for receiving the bone flap or implant. In an adjustable height embodiment, the ratcheting leg of the upper body portion engages a central post, via ratchet teeth on the leg and the central post, and is pressed into engagement to capture the skull between the upper and lower body portions. The removable or locking leg is formed for engagement with the upper body portion of the clip, and engages an external surface of the bone flap or implant to capture the bone flap or implant within the shelf created by the clips within the skull opening. | 10-24-2013 |
20130331839 | Surgical Fasteners and Methods and Devices for Deploying a Surgical Fastener - Various exemplary surgical fasteners are provided, and methods and devices are provided for deploying a surgical fastener. In general, the methods and devices allow a surgical fastener to be deployed to secure tissue to bone. In one embodiment, a surgical fastener can be configured to move between a first linear or compressed configuration, in which the fastener can have a first maximum diameter, and a second bent or expanded configuration, in which the fastener can have a second maximum diameter greater than the first maximum diameter. A delivery device can be configured to advance the fastener through tissue and into bone to attach the tissue to the bone. The delivery device can be configured to maintain the fastener in the compressed configuration such that when the fastener is released from the delivery device, the fastener can be configured to self-expand from the compressed configuration to the expanded configuration. | 12-12-2013 |
20140018809 | COMPRESSION BONE STAPLE - The present invention relates to devices and techniques for securing bone segments across a fracture site, and more particularly relates to bone staples for achieving compression between segments. A method and apparatus for interosseous bone fixation uses a compression staple, generally U-shaped, having a pair of legs with proximal ends interconnected by a bridge portion that is resilient and bowed, the staple having an initial configuration and capable of a tensioned configuration by spreading apart the legs by a certain amount causing the curvature of the bowed bridge to lessen and the legs to move towards each other with certain compressive spring force. | 01-16-2014 |
20140135771 | Implantation System for Tissue Repair - A prosthesis delivery and implantation system for tissue repair is disclosed. The implantation system includes provisions for manually applying a prosthesis to a treatment area. This system may be applied to heal any imperfections in various different types of tissue. The system also provides provisions for independently inserting two end portions of the prosthesis into tissue. | 05-15-2014 |
20140194878 | BONE FIXATION SYSTEM WITH OPPOSED MOUNTING PORTIONS - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device. | 07-10-2014 |
20140214037 | METHOD AND IMPLANT FOR STABILIZING SEPARATED BONE PORTIONS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER - An implant for stabilizing two separated bone portions relative to each other an implant includes a peg, a bridge assembly and a securing element. The peg and bridge assembly include at least two peg portions and a bridge portion, wherein the bridge portion is arranged between the peg portions and wherein the peg and bridge portions are rigidly connected. The peg and bridge assembly is positioned relative to the bone portions such that one peg portion extends into the bone tissue of each one of the bone portions and the bridge portion extends across the gap separating the bone portions. The securing element is anchored in the bone tissue of one of the bone portions, its proximal end extending through an opening in an assembly portion extending parallel to a bone surface or across a notch in a proximal edge of an assembly portion. | 07-31-2014 |
20140276830 | BONE STAPLES AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A staple includes a staple bridge and a plurality of staple legs adjoined to the staple bridge. The staple bridge is a shape memory metal, and includes a bridge-shape movable between a first shape and a second shape with no substantial plastic deformation of the staple bridge. The plurality of staple legs are shape memory metal and movable between a first shape and a second shape. The staple stores mechanical energy when the bridge and the plurality of legs move from their first shape to their second shape. The staple releases the stored mechanical energy without a change in temperature of the staple when the bridge and the plurality of legs moved from their second shape to their first shape. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309639 | Osteosynthesis Clip - An osteosynthesis clip having an overall U-shape, comprising two anchor bars and a connecting bar. The connecting bar including a longitudinal opening adapted to assume a closed configuration and an open configuration. The clip comprises a compression piece having a broadly oval-shaped section, housed in the opening. The piece is adapted to be rotated within the opening, thus causing the opening to shift from its closed configuration to at least one the open configuration and vice versa. | 10-16-2014 |
20140324048 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A STAPLE - A staple constructed from shape memory material provides the ability to move from a first shape to any point up to and including a second shape. The staple includes a bridge having a first member and a second member, and allows the second member of the bridge to change elevation with respect to the first member, thereby creating compressive forces, offset forces, or distraction forces. Upon the application of energy, the second member moves upward or downward to deliver forces, dependent upon a desired effect. The staple further includes first and second legs for attaching to first and second bones. The offsetting forces may be utilized to offset the second bone relative to the first bone, or to align offset bones. The bridge may include a transition member or plurality of transition members in communication with the first and second members, whereby the transition member moves about the first member. | 10-30-2014 |
20150011999 | OSTEOSYNTHESIS CLIP AND INSERTION TOOL FOR USE WITH BONE TISSUE FRAGMENTS - An osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone tissue fragments and an insertion tool for inserting the clip are provided. The clip includes at least two engagement legs extending approximately parallel to one another and including respective distal bridging tips and respective proximal insertion tips to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the distal bridging tips of the two engagement legs, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another, the elongated sections extending along a non-linear trajectory to form a non-linear deformable region, such as a depression or a dome. | 01-08-2015 |
20150133940 | STAPLES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN A BODY - A staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically stretchable; a first leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; said first and second legs being connected to said bridge so that they are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; such that when said bridge is elastically strained into an elongated condition, and said first and second legs are elastically strained so that they extend substantially parallel to one another, and said first and second legs are disposed in appropriate holes on opposing sides of a fracture line, and when the strain on said staple is thereafter released, compression will be provided across the fracture line by both said bridge and said first and second legs. | 05-14-2015 |
20150313592 | Compression Clip Having Convergent Legs - The invention relates to a medical compression clip ( | 11-05-2015 |
20160000434 | ADJUSTABLE FORCEPS FOR OSTEOSYNTHESIS CLIP - A system and method for the manipulation and insertion of an osteosynthesis clip ( | 01-07-2016 |
20160008043 | TISSUE FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
20160015384 | Staple Implant for Influencing the Growth in Bone Regions Bordering an Epiphyseal Plate - A staple implant is for influencing or guiding the growth in bone regions bordering the epiphyseal plate, said staple having a transverse web and anchoring limbs arranged on the ends of the transverse web, running parallel to one another and terminating in points. The anchoring limbs, once inserted into the bone, form fixation points on one side of said bone on either side of the epiphyseal, plate. The transverse web has at least one narrowed zone that can be plastically deformed under a flexural load, said zone having any position and form without abrupt transitions and being situated between the fixation points. | 01-21-2016 |
20160066907 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING AND IMPLANTING A SHAPE MEMORY IMPLANT - An implant insertion device is adapted for use with a shape memory implant. The shape memory implant includes a bridge interconnecting first, second, and third legs. The shape memory implant is movable between a first shape in which at least the first leg is substantially non-parallel and a second shape in which at least the first leg is substantially parallel. The implant insertion device engages the shape memory implant to maintain the shape memory implant in its second shape until the delivery of the shape memory implant into tissue or bone. | 03-10-2016 |
20160089138 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BONE FIXATION - An implant can include a bridge member having an upper surface, a lower surface and opposed sides extending between the upper and lower surfaces, where at least the sides can be formed of a porous metal construct having a porous metal outer surface. First and second fixation members can be integrally connected with the bridge member and can include a body having a width greater than a corresponding width of the bridge member and a length greater than a corresponding length of the bridge member, where at least the body can be formed of the porous metal construct with the porous metal outer surface. The implant can be positioned into the bone segments such that the bridge member can fix the bone segments in a first direction perpendicular to the bridge member and the fixation members can fix the bone segments in a second direction parallel to the bridge member. | 03-31-2016 |
20160192930 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT FOR BONE FIXATION | 07-07-2016 |
20160192931 | Surgical Fasteners and Methods and Devices for Deploying a Surgical Fastener | 07-07-2016 |