137 patents
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Endoscopic visualization system comprising an endoscope, a cable and a monitor
16 Jan 24
An endoscopic visualization system (10) includes an endoscopic subsystem (26) comprising an endoscope having an optical channel and an illumination channel, an image sensor operatively coupled to receive light from the optical channel and a solid-state light source operatively coupled to transmit light through the illumination channel; at least one electrical cable extending from the endoscopic subsystem; and a monitor subsystem (12) comprising a frame defining an inner compartment, a display screen and at least one port configured to receive the at least one electrical cable connected to the endoscopic subsystem.
Eric J. Peterson, Walter M. DiBacco
Filed: 25 Jul 18
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Suture passer needle
16 Jan 24
This invention relates to surgical suturing devices and methods by which suture may be passed through tissue during surgery, and, more particularly, to an improved blade of a suture passer needle.
Grady Breslich
Filed: 7 Jun 17
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Orthopedic drill bit with swiveling head
9 Jan 24
An orthopedic drill bit that is configurable to form a first bone tunnel having a first bore when inserted through a bone and a second, larger bore as the drill is partially withdrawn from bone to produce a reverse counterbore for accepting an anchor.
Andrew Kam, Andrew P. Muser
Filed: 23 Dec 21
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System and method for securing tissue to bone
28 Nov 23
Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone.
Malcolm Heaven, Michael Ko, John P. Greelis, Mikxay Sirivong
Filed: 17 Feb 21
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Drill guide assembly
28 Nov 23
A drill guide to facilitate drilling a hole into a bone and inserting an anchor.
Grady Breslich, Trey Smith
Filed: 10 Aug 21
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Sheathed surgical saw blade with bearings
14 Nov 23
A sheathed blade assembly for minimizing or preventing contact between the moving interior blade and the exterior sheath.
John Sieh, David Gonzalez
Filed: 5 Mar 19
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Anterior boot for hip distraction
7 Nov 23
A surgical boot system and sleeve accessory for hip distraction.
Benjamin Willard
Filed: 9 May 19
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Coupling devices for tube sets used with surgical gas delivery systems
7 Nov 23
A coupling system is disclosed for connecting a tube set to a trocar that includes a multi-lumen trocar having a housing that has a connector extending outwardly from the housing, the connector having a plurality of coaxial flow passages defined therein by a plurality of concentric annular walls, a multi-lumen tube set including a plurality of tubes arranged in a parallel relationship, a coupling including a generally cylindrical body having a first end portion adapted and configured to selectively mate with the coaxial flow passages of the connector of the trocar and a second end portion adapted and configured for attachment to the parallel tubes of the tube set, and a latch assembly operatively associated with the cylindrical body of the coupling for selectively engaging the connector of the trocar housing when the coupling mates with the connector.
Earl M. Zergiebel, Michael J. Augelli, Kenneth Blier
Filed: 7 Jul 21
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Knotless suture anchor construct
17 Oct 23
A knotless suture anchor construct for securing a tissue in a desired position relative to a bone hole.
Peter Miller, Adrian Bosworth
Filed: 27 Feb 19
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Cannula assembly for robotically assisted pressure regulated laparoscopic surgical procedures
3 Oct 23
A cannula assembly for use in robotic surgery is disclosed that includes a robotic cannula having a housing with an open end and a tubular portion extending distally from the housing, the tubular portion being dimensioned to accommodate passage of a surgical instrument having a 12 mm diameter, an adapter assembly configured for engagement within the open end of the cannula housing and including a tubular body with a passage supporting a primary seal dimensioned to accommodate passage of a surgical instrument having a 12 mm diameter, and an insert tube dimensioned to extend through the passage of the body portion of the adapter assembly and the tubular portion of the robotic cannula, the insert tube including a head portion with a passage supporting a secondary seal dimensioned to accommodate a surgical instrument having an 8 mm diameter.
Michael J. Augelli, Dominick Mastri, Kenneth Blier
Filed: 21 May 21
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Self-drilling all-suture anchor
15 Aug 23
A self-drilling suture inserter including a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, which is connected to a tubular portion.
Grady Breslich, James Barber, Adrian Bosworth, Bennie W. Gladdish, Jr., Peter Miller, John K. Sieh
Filed: 24 Jul 18
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Filter cartridge assembly having fluid management structure
8 Aug 23
A filter cartridge assembly is disclosed, which includes a housing having a reservoir for collecting fluids entering the housing through a gas return path, a sensor located within the reservoir for detecting a fluid level therein, and a backer plate positioned within the housing adjacent an inlet port to the reservoir and including fluid management structure to shield the sensor from fluid entering the reservoir from the gas return path through the inlet port and causing a false indication of the fluid level in the reservoir.
Jacob Jones, Joseph Allen, Jonathan Teymouri, Stephanie Retureta, Rodney Crain, Mahesh Krishnamoorthy
Filed: 22 Jan 20
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Dual expansion anchor
1 Aug 23
A bone anchor, including: a bone engaging member including: a first proximal bone engaging portion and a second distal bone engaging portion; and an expansion feature configured to allow radial expansion of the first bone engaging portion and the second bone engaging portion; an expander having a first proximal expansion portion and a second distal expansion portion and displaceable between a first position relative to the bone engaging member and a second position relative to the bone engaging member; a tissue capture feature; and wherein the first expansion portion of the expander is configured to expand the first bone engaging portion of the bone engaging member and the second expansion portion of the expander is configured to expand the second bone engaging portion of the bone engaging member when the expander is in the second position.
Malcolm Heaven, John P. Greelis
Filed: 22 Oct 21
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Filtering system, apparatus, and method
1 Aug 23
Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation.
Mark C. Szymanski, Michael A. Chimiak, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
Filed: 25 Oct 19
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Method and apparatus for meniscal repair
18 Jul 23
An inserter including a hollow elongated shaft extending along a central longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end with a lumen extending therethrough; a sharp point at the distal end of the hollow elongated shaft, the sharp point disposed eccentric to the longitudinal axis of the hollow elongated shaft; a handle at the proximal end of the hollow elongated shaft; and a drive shaft movably disposed within the lumen of the hollow elongated shaft.
David Caborn, Dennis McDevitt, Akbar Nawab, Vincent Novak
Filed: 6 Nov 19
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Coated electrosurgical vessel sealer electrodes
11 Jul 23
A vessel sealing device having a pair of electrodes that are maintained in spaced apart configuration when closed by non-uniform coating formed from a non-conductive material that has been applied to roughened electrodes so that the coating allows for the passage of a predetermined amount of radiofrequency (RF) energy between the electrodes.
Roberto Del Cid, Michael Lontine, Michael Olichney, Mason Williams
Filed: 15 Jun 18
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Gap control in electrosurgical instruments using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene
27 Jun 23
An electrosurgical device having a pair of jaws, at least one electrode supported by one of the pair of jaws, and a sheet of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene positioned in covering relation to at least a portion of the at least one electrode.
Derek Eilers
Filed: 13 May 20
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Multi-lumen shaft used with endoscopic device
27 Jun 23
Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment, a multi-lumen shaft may be used to with an endoscopic instrument.
Isaac Raijman, Christen Andrew Springs, Scott Arvin Olson, Andrew Joseph Dusbabek
Filed: 15 Mar 13
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Fluid filtration, cleaning, and defogging device
18 Apr 23
Presented is a method and apparatus for aiding medical procedures.
Michael J. Miller, William Kellner, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Greg Pepe, Samantha Bonano
Filed: 10 May 21
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Multi-density all suture anchor
18 Apr 23
An all-suture anchor for generating bone compression and increasing interference fixation.
Peter Miller, Thomas Kehoe
Filed: 13 Dec 18