A multi-diameter orthopedic rod that includes one or more diameter or cross-sectional area size changes along the longitudinal length of the body of the multi-diameter orthopedic rod.
A61B 17/70 - Spinal positioners or stabilisers, e.g. stabilisers comprising fluid filler in an implant
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/56 - Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or jointsDevices specially adapted therefor
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
C22F 1/02 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working in inert or controlled atmosphere or vacuum
A medical device delivery arrangement that includes a medical device, a delivery system, and a filter arrangement. The delivery system includes a catheter and a guide shaft that are configured to move independently from one another. The filter arrangement is configured to move between a constrained-collapsed position and a deployed position. The filter arrangement includes a filter frame and a filter material. The guide shaft is moveable relative to the filter arrangement between a constraining and non-constraining position. The filter arrangement is positioned in the constrained-collapsed position when the guide shaft is in the constraining position due to the guide shaft being positioned partially or fully over the filter arrangement. The filter arrangement is in the deployed position when the guide shaft is in the non-constraining position due the guide shaft being positioned distal to the filter arrangement.
A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
C22C 27/00 - Alloys based on rhenium or a refractory metal not mentioned in groups or
C22F 1/02 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working in inert or controlled atmosphere or vacuum
A medical device delivery arrangement that includes a medical device, a delivery system, and a filter arrangement. The delivery system includes a catheter and a guide shaft that are configured to move independently from one another. The filter arrangement is configured to move between a constrained-collapsed position and a deployed position. The filter arrangement includes a filter frame and a filter material. The guide shaft is moveable relative to the filter arrangement between a constraining and non-constraining position. The filter arrangement is positioned in the constrained-collapsed position when the guide shaft is in the constraining position due to the guide shaft being positioned partially or fully over the filter arrangement. The filter arrangement is in the deployed position when the guide shaft is in the non-constraining position due the guide shaft being positioned distal to the filter arrangement.
B22F 3/16 - Both compacting and sintering in successive or repeated steps
B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
An orthopedic implant which generally includes a frame structure and a porous structure. Both the frame and porous structure at least partially define at least six surfaces which make a three-dimensional profile of the implant. The porous structure is positioned at least partially within the three-dimensional profile.
A metal alloy that includes an enhancement coating material. The metal alloy includes rhenium and one or more additives. The enhancement coating is at least partially applied to the metal alloy by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process, a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) process, ion implantation, direct energy deposition (DED), and/or thermal spray techniques like plasma arc spraying, flame spraying, high velocity oxy fuel spraying (HVOF). The enhancement coating is formed of a) 35-95 wt. % zirconium and wherein said enhancement coating includes ZrN, ZrNC, ZrOC or a combination of ZrN and ZrO2, b) 20-85 wt. % titanium and one or more of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, rhenium, and silicon, c) 40-85 wt. % chromium and one or more of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, rhenium, and silicon, or d) at least 60 wt. % carbon.
The present disclosure relates to a sheath that is usable with a medical device, particularly to a sheath that is useable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions that the medical device is positioned in the sheath, and more particularly to a sheath that is useable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions that the medical device is positioned in the sheath and which sheath reforms to its same or similar size and shape after the medical device has passed through a portion of all of the sheath. The sheath is used to protect the body passageway of a patient as a medical device is inserted into and/or through the body passageway and to a treatment site.
A medical device that is partially or fully formed of a metal alloy; the metal alloy includes one of a) metal alloy that includes at least 15 awt % rhenium, b) at least 60 wt. % tungsten, at least 15 awt % rhenium, and at least 1 wt % molybdenum, c) at least 50 wt. % rhenium, at least 20 wt. % chromium, and 0.1-80 wt. % of an additive, d) greater than 50 wt. % titanium, 15-45 wt. % niobium, 1-10 wt. % zirconium, and 1-15 wt. % tantalum, e) greater than 50 wt. % titanium, 15-45 wt. % niobium, and 1-10 wt. %, f) 30-60 wt. % cobalt, 10-30 wt. % chromium, 5-20 wt. % iron, 5-22 wt. % nickel, and 2-12 wt. % molybdenum, g) 40-60 wt. % zirconium, and 40-60 wt. % molybdenum, h) 90-99.5 wt. % niobium, and 0.5-10 wt. % zirconium, or i) 55-75 wt. % niobium, 18-40 wt. % tantalum, 1-7 wt. % tungsten, and 0.5-4 wt. % zirconium.
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal discs to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a top endplate, a bottom endplate, a first drive arrangement, and a second drive arrangement; the first drive arrangement includes a first drive screw, a first left side slide, a second left side slide, a first upper left side linkage, a second upper left side linkage, a first lower left side linkage age and a second lower left side linkage; and the second drive arrangement includes a second drive screw, a first right side slide, a second right side slide, a first upper right side linkage, a second upper right side linkage, a first lower right side linkage and a second lower right side linkage.
A61F 2/90 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure
A polyaxial pedicle screw arrangement that can be temporarily locked in place a polyaxial pedicle screw arrangement in position during a surgical procedure.
A61F 2/90 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial material; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valves; aneurysm exclusion devices; occluders; left atrial appendage closure devices; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve replacement, and pulmonary valve replacement; spinal implant composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; spinal rods; spinal screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate, bone plates; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, pedicle screw insertion device and ultrasound pedicle screw insertion device; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment.
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial material; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valves; aneurysm exclusion devices; occluders; left atrial appendage closure devices; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve replacement, and pulmonary valve replacement; spinal implant composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; spinal rods; spinal screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate, bone plates; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, pedicle screw insertion device and ultrasound pedicle screw insertion device; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment.
B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
Inflation adjustment attachment devices, systems, and methods for accurately deploying a medical device. The inflation adjustment attachment devices, systems, and methods are configured to allow for the controlled increase of the balloon volume during inflation of the prosthetic heart valve, and thereafter without having to deflate the balloon, enable an additional volume to be added to the inflation device.
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial material; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valves; aneurysm exclusion devices; occluders; left atrial appendage closure devices; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve replacement, and pulmonary valve replacement; spinal implant composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; spinal rods; spinal screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate, bone plates; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, pedicle screw insertion device and ultrasound pedicle screw insertion device; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment.
A method of preparing tissue components includes a) providing tissue, b) optionally cleaning the tissue, c) exposing the tissue to a fixation solution, d) optionally exposing the tissue to a bioburden reduction solution, e) optionally exposing the tissue to an anti-calcification solution, f) exposing the tissue to a dimensional stabilizer solution, g) applying a thickening agent or alcohol to the tissue, h) optionally removing the thickening agent or alcohol from the tissue, i) optionally storing the treated tissue in a packaging or a container that is absent a liquid solution, and j) subjecting the packaged, container and/or tissue to a sterilization process.
A polyaxial pedicle screw arrangement that can be temporarily locked in place a polyaxial pedicle screw arrangement in position during a surgical procedure.
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal disks to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and at least two linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and/or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal disks to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and at least two linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and/or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.
A machine tool, a machine component, a cutting blade, a drill bit, a grinding device, or a shredding/crushing device that is at least partially formed of a metal alloy that includes rhenium; said metal alloy includes a) at least 5 awt.% rhenium or b) at least 5 wt.% rhenium.
A method of preparing tissue components includes a) providing tissue, b) optionally cleaning the tissue, c) exposing the tissue to a fixation solution, d) optionally exposing the tissue to a bioburden reduction solution, e) optionally exposing the tissue to an anti-calcification solution, f) exposing the tissue to a dimensional stabilizer solution, g) applying a thickening agent or alcohol to the tissue, h) optionally removing the thickening agent or alcohol from the tissue, i) optionally storing the treated tissue in a packaging or a container that is absent a liquid solution, and j) subjecting the packaged, container and/or tissue to a sterilization process.
Inflation adjustment attachment devices, systems, and methods for accurately deploying a medical device. The inflation adjustment attachment devices, systems, and methods are configured to allow for the controlled increase of the balloon volume during inflation of the prosthetic heart valve, and thereafter without having to deflate the balloon, enable an additional volume to be added to the inflation device.
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical devices; medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valve; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve; spinal implant composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant comprised of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials.
Medical devices; medical implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; artificial heart valve; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve.
Medical devices; medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial materials; Medical devices, namely, intravascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valve; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve; Spinal implants composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant comprised of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, pedicle screw insertion device and ultrasound pedicle screw insertion device; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment; patient medical monitors for monitoring physiologic data; medical devices for monitoring physiologic data of a patient.
A device and method of inhibiting and preventing damage to leaflets during the crimping of a prosthetic valve, and/or facilitating the folding of the leaflets during the crimping of a prosthetic valve.
A prosthetic heart valve for the treatment of structural heart disease wherein the prosthetic heart valve includes an expandable frame that a) has an open cell geometry in the frame of the prosthetic heart valve that can be used to reduce delivery system size, b) has high radial strength, c) has improved restoration of the physiologic EOA, d) has lower recoil, e) has little or no longitudinal foreshortening, f) allows for proper placement of the bioprosthetic valve in relation to the native commissures of the valve, h) has symmetrical and cylindrical expansion of the prosthetic valve resulting in lower rates of leaflet thrombosis and structural valve deterioration, and/or i) prevents allergic response and restenosis associated with nickel content.
A device and method of inhibiting and preventing damage to leaflets during the crimping of a prosthetic valve, and/or facilitating the folding of the leaflets during the crimping of a prosthetic valve.
A machine tool, a machine component, a cutting blade, a drill bit, a grinding device, or a shredding/crushing device that is at least partially formed of a metal alloy that includes rhenium; said metal alloy includes a) at least 5 awt. % rhenium or b) at least 5 wt. % rhenium.
Systems and associated methods for ultrasonically-assisted placement of orthopedic implants are described herein. An example system includes an ultrasonic generator, a transducer, and a probe, surgical instrument, and/or an implant. Ultrasonic energy can be delivered to a region of a bone using the system to remove a portion of the bone.
C22C 27/00 - Alloys based on rhenium or a refractory metal not mentioned in groups or
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical surgical and orthopaedic implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws made of artificial materials; stents; implantable heart valves made of artificial materials; aneurysm exclusion devices, namely, minimally invasive medical implant device used to seal off an aneurysm from blood flow; vascular occluders; surgical devices and instruments for left atrial appendage closure; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valves made of artificial materials, implantable mitral valves made of artificial materials, implantable tricuspid valves made of artificial materials, implantable pulmonary valves made of artificial materials; spinal implants composed of artificial materials; spinal interbody implants composed of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws made of artificial materials; spinal fusion rods made of artificial materials; spinal fixation screws made of artificial materials; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, cervical screws made of artificial materials; goods of metal for medical use, namely, implantable foot plates, implantable ankle plates, and implantable bone plates all made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants being an expandable cage composed of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implants composed of artificial materials; surgical devices and instruments, namely, surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants, ultrasonic surgical device for inserting pedicle screw implants; medical devices for monitoring spine alignment; medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment, all of the above not containing or made from nickel
Various implementations described herein include a screw locking receiver. The screw locking receiver includes a receiver frame which has a first surface, a second surface opposite and spaced apart from the first surface, and an inner surface which extends between the first surface and the second surface. The receiver frame defines a cylindrical inner channel having a central axis. The receiver includes a counterbore which extends along a first portion of the inner surface. The receiver includes a plurality of threads extending helically about a second portion of the inner surface. The counterbore has a diameter that is sufficient to accept a screw head having a non-parallel central axis with respect to a central axis of the inner channel when in a fastened position.
Spinal cage devices, systems, and methods of assembly and implanting the devices and systems are disclosed. The cage system includes a cage and at least one locking screw assembly configured to couple to the cage. The spinal cage system includes a cage with a body portion, an external plate, and a rod. The body portion includes at least one opening positioned between the first and second ends, a center opening in the first end, and at least one hole adjacent the center opening. The external plate includes an opening and at least two holes on opposite sides of the opening. The rod extends through the center opening in the cage, the first end configured to couple to the external plate, and the second end positioned in the at least one opening. Methods for assembling a spinal cage system and for implanting a cage system are also disclosed.
Artificial heart valve; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve and transcatheter mitral valve; sheath for use with artificial cardiac valves; Expandable sheath for use with artificial cardiac valves; medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatuses for delivering and deploying artificial cardiac valves; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; stents
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal disks to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and at least two linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and/or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.
An expandable prosthetic device used as a prosthesis during surgery. The expandable prosthetic device is configured for use in the extremities of a body such as, but not limited to, use in the expansion of the lateral or medial column of a foot. The expandable prosthetic device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and first and sets of linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and/or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal disks to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and at least two linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and/or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.
An expandable prosthetic device used as a prosthesis during surgery. The expandable prosthetic device is configured for use in the extremities of a body such as, but not limited to, use in the expansion of the lateral or medial column of a foot. The expandable prosthetic device includes a drive block, a linkage block, a drive screw, a first endplate, a second endplate, and first and sets of linkages. Rotation of the drive screw causes movement of the linkage block relative to the drive block and/or movement of the first endplate relative to the second endplate.
Systems and methods for ultrasonically-assisted placement of orthopedic implants is described herein. An example method may comprise delivering ultrasonic energy to a surgical instrument such as a screw driver, Jamshidi needle, awl, probe, or tap that is in contact with the bone region targeted for removal and/or being prepared for implant placement. The method may further comprise delivering the ultrasonic energy via a probe passed through a cannulated surgical instrument and/or implant. An example system may comprise an ultrasonic generator coupled to a transducer, a probe or surgical instrument coupled to the transducer, a cannulated surgical instrument that allows passage of the probe, and a computing device configured to control the ultrasonic generator and take input from the user.
Various implementations include an implant. The implant includes a body defining a central opening. The body has a first surface and a second surface spaced apart and opposite from the first surface. The second surface at least partially defines the central opening. The first surface defines a plurality of openings including a first opening and a second opening. Each of the openings extends along an axis from the first surface to the second surface. The first opening and the second opening at least partially overlap at the first surface, and the axis of the first opening is transverse to the axis of the second opening.
Interbody fusion devices and related methods of manufacture are described herein. An example interbody fusion device can include a plurality of vertebral endplates, and a body extending between the vertebral endplates. The body and the vertebral endplates can define an internal cavity. Additionally, each of the vertebral endplates can include a lattice structure and a frame surrounding the lattice structure, where the lattice structure being configured to distribute load. Each of the vertebral endplates can also include a plurality of micro-apertures having an average size between about 2 to about 10 micrometers (μm), and a plurality of macro-apertures having an average size between about 300 to about 800 micrometers (μm).
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery;medical implants made of artificial material;medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material;orthopedic implant made of artificial materials;bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws;stents;artificial heart valve;artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve;spinal implant composed of artificial material;spinal interbody implant composed of artificial material;bone screws, namely, pedicle screws;medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion;bone screws, namely, cervical screw;goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate;medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage;medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials;surgical devices and instruments, namely, pedicle screw insertion device and ultrasound pedicle screw insertion device;medical devices for monitoring spine alignment;medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment;patient medical monitors for monitoring physiologic data;medical devices for monitoring physiologic data of a patient
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery;medical implants made of artificial material;medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material;orthopedic implant made of artificial materials;bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws;stents;artificial heart valve;artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve;spinal implant composed of artificial material;spinal interbody implant composed of artificial material;bone screws, namely, pedicle screws;medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion;bone screws, namely, cervical screw;goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate;medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage;medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials;surgical devices and instruments, namely, pedicle screw insertion device and ultrasound pedicle screw insertion device;medical devices for monitoring spine alignment;medical device for dynamic intraoperative measurement of segmental and global spine alignment;patient medical monitors for monitoring physiologic data;medical devices for monitoring physiologic data of a patient
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials; spinal implant composed of artificial material
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valve; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve; spinal implant composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant comprised of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, orthopedic fixation device used in orthopedic transplant and/or implant surgery; medical implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, vascular implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic implant made of artificial materials; bone screws, namely, orthopedic screws; stents; artificial heart valve; artificial cardiac valves, namely, transcatheter aortic valve; spinal implant composed of artificial material; spinal interbody implant comprised of artificial material; bone screws, namely, pedicle screws; medical implant apparatus, namely, a cervical plate for cervical spine fusion; bone screws, namely, cervical screw; goods of metal for medical use, namely, foot plates and ankle plate; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials, namely, expandable cage; medical devices, namely, expandable spinal implant composed of artificial materials
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ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL DEVICES THAT INCLUDE COATING MATERIAL
An orthopedic medical device that is at least partially coated with an enhancement coating, and a method for inserting the orthopedic medical device in a patient. One type of enhancement coating that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal discs to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a top endplate, a bottom endplate, a first drive arrangement, and a second drive arrangement; the first drive arrangement includes a first drive screw, a first left side slide, a second left side slide, a first upper left side linkage, a second upper left side linkage, a first lower left side linkage age and a second lower left side linkage; and the second drive arrangement includes a second drive screw, a first right side slide, a second right side slide, a first upper right side linkage, a second upper right side linkage, a first lower right side linkage and a second lower right side linkage. The drive block is configured to move relative to the top and bottom endplates as the top and bottom endplates move between a fully closed and a fully expanded position.
A delivery handle arrangement and system that facilitates the delivery of an expandable medical device to a treatment site,and wherein the delivery handle arrangement includes a housing having an inner core that extends linearly between a proximal end and a distal end of the housing, and wherein the inner core receives a flexible catheter and a balloon catheter that is disposed coaxially within the flexible catheter; an adjustment mechanism that is configured to control a position of the balloon catheter relative to the flexible catheter, and wherein the adjustment mechanism includes a control knob that has a plurality of threads; and a threaded shaft that is configured to translate linearly within the housing; and a switch that is configured to lock or unlocked the adjustment mechanism.
A prosthetic heart valve for the treatment of structural heart disease wherein the prosthetic heart valve includes an expandable frame that is formed of a rhenium containing metal alloy. The novel geometry of the expandable frame in combination with the frame being partially or fully formed of the rhenium containing alloy enables the formation of a frame that a) has an open cell geometry in the frame of the prosthetic heart valve that can be used to reduce delivery system size, b) has high radial strength, c) has improved restoration of the physiologic EGA, d) has lower recoil, e) has no foreshortening, f) allows for proper placement of the bioprosthetic valve in relation to the native commissures of the valve, h) has symmetrical and cylindrical expansion of the prosthetic valve resulting in lower rates of leaflet thrombosis and structural valve deterioration, and i) prevents allergic response and restenosis associated with nickel content.
An orthopedic medical device that is at least partially coated with an enhancement coating, and a method for inserting the orthopedic medical device in a patient. One type of enhancement coating that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).
A prosthetic heart valve for the treatment of structural heart disease wherein the prosthetic heart valve includes an expandable frame that is formed of a rhenium containing metal alloy. The novel geometry of the expandable frame in combination with the frame being partially or fully formed of the rhenium containing alloy enables the formation of a frame that a) has an open cell geometry in the frame of the prosthetic heart valve that can be used to reduce delivery system size, b) has high radial strength, c) has improved restoration of the physiologic EOA, d) has lower recoil, e) has no foreshortening, f) allows for proper placement of the bioprosthetic valve in relation to the native commissures of the valve, h) has symmetrical and cylindrical expansion of the prosthetic valve resulting in lower rates of leaflet thrombosis and structural valve deterioration, and i) prevents allergic response and restenosis associated with nickel content.
An orthopedic medical device that is at least partially coated with an enhancement coating, and a method for inserting the orthopedic medical device in a patient. One type of enhancement coating that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).
A medical device that is at least partially formed of a metal alloy that includes at least 15 awt. % rhenium, and a medical device that is partially or fully formed of such metal alloy.
A prosthetic heart valve that is at least partially coated with an enhancement coating, and a method for inserting the prosthetic heart valve in a patient. The prosthetic heart valve includes an expandable frame, a leaflet structure, and optionally an inner skirt and/or an outer skirt. One or more of the components of the prosthetic heart valve can be partially or fully coated with the enhancement coating. One type of enhancement coating that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).
A prosthetic heart valve that is at least partially coated with an enhancement coating, and a method for inserting the prosthetic heart valve in a patient. The prosthetic heart valve includes an expandable frame, a leaflet structure, and optionally an inner skirt and/or an outer skirt. One or more of the components of the prosthetic heart valve can be partially or fully coated with the enhancement coating. One type of enhancement coating that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).
A prosthetic heart valve that is at least partially coated with an enhancement coating, and a method for inserting the prosthetic heart valve in a patient. The prosthetic heart valve includes an expandable frame, a leaflet structure, and optionally an inner skirt and/or an outer skirt. One or more of the components of the prosthetic heart valve can be partially or fully coated with the enhancement coating. One type of enhancement coating that can be used includes titanium oxynitride or titanium nitride oxide (TiNOx) and/or zirconium oxynitride (ZrNxOy).
A system for percutaneous fixation and stabilization of a fracture with a spanning, expandable structural frame placed in the intramedullary canal of the bone comprising an expandable medical device.
A system for percutaneous fixation and stabilization of a fracture with a spanning, expandable structural frame placed in the intramedullary canal of the bone comprising an expandable medical device.
The present disclosure relates to a sheath that is usable with a medical device, particularly to a sheath that is usable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions where the medical device is positioned in the sheath, and more particularly to a sheath that is usable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions where the medical device is positioned in the sheath and which sheath reforms to its same or similar size and shape after the medical device has passed through a portion or all of the sheath. The sheath facilitates in the insertion of a medical device into the body passageway of a patient.
Surgical and medical implant devices composed of artificial materials, namely, vertebral implants; spinal implants composed of artificial material; fixation implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic joint implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; surgical implants made of artificial material, namely, spinal bone plates.
Surgical and medical implant devices composed of artificial materials, namely, vertebral implants; spinal implants composed of artificial material; fixation implants comprised of artificial material; orthopedic joint implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, spinal implants composed of artificial materials; orthopedic implants made of artificial materials; surgical implants made of artificial material, namely, spinal bone plates.
An expandable interbody device used as a prosthesis during spinal surgery. The expandable interbody device is configured to be inserted into the space between spinal discs to provide stability. The expandable interbody device includes a drive block, a top endplate, a bottom endplate, a first drive arrangement, and a second drive arrangement; the first drive arrangement includes a first drive screw, a first left side slide, a second left side slide, a first upper left side linkage, a second upper left side linkage, a first lower left side linkage age and a second lower left side linkage; and the second drive arrangement includes a second drive screw, a first right side slide, a second right side slide, a first upper right side linkage, a second upper right side linkage, a first lower right side linkage and a second lower right side linkage.
An example expandable interbody device can include a structural body having an upper endplate and a lower endplate. The device can include at least one wedge block and at least one linkage block arranged between the upper and lower endplates. The linkage block can include a plurality of linkages and a shear pin disposed at a respective proximal end of each of the linkages. The device can include a drive screw extending through the wedge and linkage blocks. The drive screw can be configured to rotate and drive the wedge block to expand the upper and lower endplates of the structural body from the closed position to an intermediate position. Additionally, the drive screw can be further configured to rotate and drive the linkage block to expand the upper and lower endplates of the structural body from the intermediate position to an open position.
Crimper systems, devices, and methods for reducing the crimped profile of a prosthetic heart valve by the non-simultaneous and/or non-uniform crimping of the valve frame during the crimping process. The crimper system is configured to facilitate in the desired folding profile of the leaflets of a prosthetic heart valve during the crimping of the frame of the prosthetic heart valve to reduce the number and volume of void spaces between and about the leaflets and to reduce the crimped outer diameter profile of the prosthetic heat valve, while reducing the risk of damage to the leaflets and other components of the prosthetic heart valve during the crimping process.
Crimper systems, devices, and methods for reducing the crimped profile of a prosthetic heart valve by the non-simultaneous and/or non-uniform crimping of the valve frame during the crimping process. The crimper system is configured to facilitate in the desired folding profile of the leaflets of a prosthetic heart valve during the crimping of the frame of the prosthetic heart valve to reduce the number and volume of void spaces between and about the leaflets and to reduce the crimped outer diameter profile of the prosthetic heat valve, while reducing the risk of damage to the leaflets and other components of the prosthetic heart valve during the crimping process.
The present disclosure relates generally to methods for reducing the crimped profile of a medical device, particularly to methods for reducing the crimped profile of a prosthetic heart valve, and even more particularly to methods that facilitate in the desired folding profile of the leaflets of a prosthetic heart valve during the crimping of the frame of the prosthetic heart valve to reduce the number and volume of void spaces between and about the leaflets and to reduce the crimped outer diameter profile of the prosthetic heat valve, while reducing the risk of damage to the leaflets and other components of the prosthetic heart valve during the crimping process. The method for reducing the crimped profile of a prosthetic heart valve can be accomplished by the non-simultaneous and/ or non-uniform crimping of the valve frame during the crimping process.
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
B21D 39/04 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with tubesApplication of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of tubes with rods
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METHOD FOR REDUCING PROFILE OF A VASCULAR PROSTHESIS
A delivery handle arrangement and system that facilitates the delivery of an expandable medical device to a treatment site, and wherein the delivery handle arrangement includes a housing having an inner core that extends linearly between a proximal end and a distal end of the housing, and wherein the inner core receives a flexible catheter and a balloon catheter that is disposed coaxially within the flexible catheter; an adjustment mechanism that is configured to control a position of the balloon catheter relative to the flexible catheter, and wherein the adjustment mechanism includes a control knob that has a plurality of threads; and a threaded shaft that is configured to translate linearly within the housing; and a switch that is configured to lock or unlocked the adjustment mechanism.
Spinal cage devices, systems, and methods of assembly and implanting the devices and systems are disclosed. The cage system includes a cage and at least one locking screw assembly configured to couple to the cage. The spinal cage system includes a cage with a body portion, an external plate, and a rod. The body portion includes at least one opening positioned between the first and second ends, a center opening in the first end, and at least one hole adjacent the center opening. The external plate includes an opening and at least two holes on opposite sides of the opening. The rod extends through the center opening in the cage, the first end configured to couple to the external plate, and the second end positioned in the at least one opening. Methods for assembling a spinal cage system and for implanting a cage system are also disclosed.
A reflective coating that is substantially or fully absent of TiO2, and which coating is capable of meeting the ASTM D6083 specification for acrylic roof coatings, and which coating has suitable hide to achieve an average resulting solar reflectively of at least 60% or an SRI of at least 60.
E04D 1/00 - Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
E04D 1/22 - Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface of specified materials, or of combinations of materials, not covered by any one of groups
E04D 5/12 - Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form specially modified, e.g. perforated, with granulated surface, with attached pads
A medical device that is partially or fully formed of a metal alloy; the metal alloy includes one of a) metal alloy that includes at least 15 awt% rhenium, b) at least 60 wt.% tungsten, at least 15 awt% rhenium, and at least 1 wt% molybdenum, c) at least 50 wt.% rhenium, at least 20 wt.% chromium, and 0.1-80 wt.% of an additive, d) greater than 50 wt.% titanium, 15-45 wt.% niobium, 1-10 wt.% zirconium, and 1-15 wt.% tantalum, e) greater than 50 wt.% titanium, 15-45 wt.% niobium, and 1-10 wt.%, f) 30-60 wt.% cobalt, 10-30 wt.% chromium, 5-20 wt.% iron, 5-22 wt.% nickel, and 2-12 wt.% molybdenum, g) 40-60 wt.% zirconium, and 40-60 wt.% molybdenum, h) 90-99.5 wt.% niobium, and 0.5-10 wt.% zirconium, or i) 55-75 wt.% niobium, 18-40 wt.% tantalum, 1-7 wt.% tungsten, and 0.5-4 wt.% zirconium.
The present disclosure relates to a sheath that is usable with a medical device, particularly to a sheath that is usable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions where the medical device is positioned in the sheath, and more particularly to a sheath that is usable with a medical device and which sheath is expandable in the regions where the medical device is positioned in the sheath and which sheath reforms to its same or similar size and shape after the medical device has passed through a portion or all of the sheath. The sheath facilitates in the insertion of a medical device into the body passageway of a patient.
