This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical anatomical models of anatomy. The physical anatomical model may include one or more features for viewing an interior of the model.
This disclosure relates to planning systems and methods. The planning systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized for planning orthopaedic procedures to restore functionality to a joint, may include determining a contact area between an implant and a cortical area of an associated bone.
This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical anatomical models of anatomy. A compression feature may be utilized to evaluate compression between portions of the physical anatomical model.
This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical anatomical models of anatomy. The physical anatomical model may include one or more features for viewing an interior of the model.
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ANATOMICAL MODELS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR EVALUATING COMPRESSION
This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical anatomical models of anatomy. A compression feature may be utilized to evaluate compression between portions of the physical anatomical model.
A method for controlling a surgical scope includes receiving an image feed including a plurality of images from the surgical scope. One or more features or characteristics of the plurality of images are then detected. In response to the one or more features or characteristics, an operating state of the surgical scope is identified in a deployed state wherein the scope is within a patient cavity and alternatively in an undeployed state wherein the scope is outside the patient cavity.
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A surgical device may include a tube and a cutting blade movable between a first position in which the cutting blade is concealed inside the tube and a second position in which the cutting blade is exposed through a sidewall of the tube.
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10.
LOCKING FERRULE DESIGNS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule.
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A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
11.
LOCKING FERRULES WITH SIDE WALL EYELETS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless tissue repairs. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless tissue repairs for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule. The locking ferrule may further include one or more eyelets for accommodating the suture.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A button inserter includes a shaft having a fulcrum that extends beyond a distal tip of the shaft. An inner rod is within the shaft and has a button mating surface that extends from a distal tip of the inner rod. A handle includes a handle switch that translates the inner rod between an extended position where the button mating surface of the inner rod extends beyond the distal tip of the shaft and a retracted position where the button mating surface of the inner rod is located completely within the shaft.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A button inserter includes a shaft having a fulcrum that extends beyond a distal tip of the shaft. An inner rod is within the shaft and has a button mating surface that extends from a distal tip of the inner rod. A handle includes a handle switch that translates the inner rod between an extended position where the button mating surface of the inner rod extends beyond the distal tip of the shaft and a retracted position where the button mating surface of the inner rod is located completely within the shaft.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
14.
SUTURE LOCKING SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
15.
LOCKING FERRULES WITH SIDE WALL EYELETS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless tissue repairs. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless tissue repairs for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule. The locking ferrule may further include one or more eyelets for accommodating the suture.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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SLANTED LOCKING FERRULES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS CARDIAC VALVE PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedure for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The locking ferrule may include a slanted distal end for leaning the locking ferrule in a direction away from a structure associated with the heart valve being repaired.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A bone removal device configured to increase efficiency of total ankle surgery by enabling removal of resected portion of tibia from a patient is disclosed. In particular, the bone removal device may enable a resected portion of a bone, such as, but not limited to, a tibia, to be pulled from the bone. The bone removal device may be configured to be used in total ankle surgery on a tibia, in carpectomies on hand or wrists, and other surgeries in which assistance removing a resected portion of bone would be beneficial. The bone removal device may include one or more filaments to remove the resected tibia from the tibia. The bone removal device may include a bone removal device body supporting one or more arms which, in an open position, enable the bone removal device to pull the resected portion of bone from the bone.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/88 - Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
18.
SLANTED LOCKING FERRULES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS CARDIAC VALVE PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedure for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The locking ferrule may include a slanted distal end for leaning the locking ferrule in a direction away from a structure associated with the heart valve being repaired.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/88 - Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
20.
SUTURE LOCKING SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/88 - Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
21.
PREOPERATIVE SURGICAL PLANNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING RANGE OF MOTION ANALYSIS
Improved surgical planning systems and methods are provided for planning orthopaedic procedures, including pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and/or post-operatively to create, edit, execute, and/or review surgical plans. The surgical planning systems and methods may be utilized for planning and implementing orthopaedic procedures to restore functionality to a joint. In some embodiments, range of motion simulations may be performed on a joint associated with a plurality of anatomical makeup classifications, and range of motion data derived from the range of motion simulations may be stored within a storage system of the surgical planning system. The range of motion data and an act of daily living goal for a patient may be utilized by the surgical planning system for providing a surgical recommendation. A surgeon may then perform a surgical procedure on the patient according to the surgical recommendation.
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22.
LOCKING FERRULE DESIGNS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
23.
SUTURE LOCKING DEVICES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
24.
LOCKING FERRULES WITH CLEATING FEATURES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
25.
LOCKING FERRULES WITH SIDE OPENINGS THAT PROVIDE ONE-WAY LOCKING MECHANISM
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
27.
LOCKING FERRULES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless tissue repairs. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless tissue repairs for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule. The locking ferrule may further include an eyelet or a through-bore for accommodating the suture.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Graft fixation systems and methods are provided for securing a graft within a bone tunnel. An exemplary graft fixation system may include a surgical locking button adapted for fixating both a graft and a reinforcement suture relative to bone.
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
30.
LOCKING FERRULES WITH SIDE OPENINGS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
32.
SUTURE LOCKING DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED ONE-WAY LOCKING MECHANISMS
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
33.
BONE PLATES WITH ONE-WAY LOCKING MECHANISMS PROVIDED BY ATTACHABLE LOCKING FERRULES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
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ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS WITH ONE-WAY LOCKING MECHANISMS PROVIDED BY ATTACHABLE LOCKING FERRULES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
35.
LOCKING FERRULES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless tissue repairs. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless tissue repairs for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule. The locking ferrule may further include an eyelet or a through-bore for accommodating the suture.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
36.
SUTURE LOCKING DEVICES FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
37.
HYDRAULIC TAPER SEPARATOR FOR ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISASSEMBLY
This disclosure relates to orthopaedic implant systems and methods for restoring functionality to a bone and/or joint. The implant systems disclosed herein may include a taper connection between components. A hydraulic actuation device may be utilized to separate the components at the taper connection. A method of disassembling orthopaedic components is also disclosed.
A surgical inserter assembly for implanting a suture anchor into bone. The assembly includes an outer protector tube that prevents the anchored suture from being damaged by the instruments used during surgery. The outer protector tube remains in place around the suture after the suture anchor is installed.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
An endoscopic camera system having an optical assembly; a first color image sensor transmitting a first low dynamic range image; a second color image sensor transmitting a second low dynamic range image; a monochrome image sensor transmitting a monochrome image; a camera controller coupled to the first color image sensor, the second color image sensor and the monochrome image sensor, the camera control unit being configured to combine the first low dynamic range image and the second dynamic range image into a high dynamic range image; and to combine the high dynamic range image with the monochrome image.
H04N 23/741 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by increasing the dynamic range of the image compared to the dynamic range of the electronic image sensors
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
H04N 23/11 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths for generating image signals from visible and infrared light wavelengths
H04N 23/13 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths with multiple sensors
H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
This disclosure relates to orthopaedic implant systems (20) and methods for restoring functionality to a bone and/or joint. The implant systems disclosed herein may include a taper connection (127) between components. A hydraulic actuation device (72) may be utilized to separate the components at the taper connection. A method of disassembling orthopaedic components is also disclosed.
A button inserter includes a shaft having a fulcrum that extends beyond a distal tip of the shaft. An inner rod is within the shaft and has a button mating surface that extends from a distal tip of the inner rod. A handle includes a handle switch that translates the inner rod between an extended position where the button mating surface of the inner rod extends beyond the distal tip of the shaft and a retracted position where the button mating surface of the inner rod is located completely within the shaft.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
42.
Self-Locking Suture Constructs and Methods of Tissue Fixation
Knotless self-locking constructs and methods of tissue repairs. A flexible coupler creates a plurality of closed, knotless, continuous, adjustable, flexible loops having adjustable perimeters, the loops being located between a loop interconnection and two terminal ends. A weave region having an accordion configuration and a plurality of locking points is provided between each terminal end and each closed, knotless, continuous, adjustable, flexible loop.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
An assembly includes an insertion device comprised of a shaft that extends along a longitudinal axis, terminating in a forked tip with a U-shaped groove. This groove is designed to hold a portion of the soft, suture bunchable bone anchor, which consists of a flexible strand with a suture positioned between its two ends. The anchor is configured to be delivered into a bone hole and transition from an unbunched to a bunched state upon deployment.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
45.
AUTOLOGOUS TISSUE COLLECTION DEVICE AND COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF USE OF SAME
Disclosed herein are components, systems, and methods to collect tissue harvested from a patient during a surgical procedure and deliver the harvested tissue back into the patient's body without transferring the harvested tissue to a different tool or chamber between the collection and delivery. Specifically, embodiments of a tissue collection device are disclosed that include a housing, a scaffolding, and a plunger. The housing having lumen extending therethrough, the scaffolding positioned within the lumen, and the plunger positioned within and translatable with respect to a tubular body of the scaffolding. Also disclosed are methods of tissue collection using the tissue collection device and methods of assembly of the tissue collection device.
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A surgical camera apparatus includes an elongated head assembly having a profile shape extending along a longitudinal axis. The elongated head assembly forms an angled distal tip oriented at a tip angle offset from the longitudinal axis. The angled distal tip may house a camera module and a light source in a stacked configuration.
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A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
47.
AUTOLOGOUS TISSUE COLLECTION DEVICE AND COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF USE OF SAME
Disclosed herein are components, systems, and methods to collect tissue harvested from a patient during a surgical procedure and deliver the harvested tissue back into the patient's body without transferring the harvested tissue to a different tool or chamber between the collection and delivery. Specifically, embodiments of a tissue collection device are disclosed that include a housing, a scaffolding, and a plunger. The housing having lumen extending therethrough, the scaffolding positioned within the lumen, and the plunger positioned within and translatable with respect to a tubular body of the scaffolding. Also disclosed are methods of tissue collection using the tissue collection device and methods of assembly of the tissue collection device.
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
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A61B 17/88 - Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A surgical camera apparatus includes an elongated head assembly having a profile shape extending along a longitudinal axis. The elongated head assembly forms an angled distal tip oriented at a tip angle offset from the longitudinal axis. The angled distal tip may house a camera module and a light source in a stacked configuration.
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
50.
ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT SYSTEMS INCLUDING TRANSFER FEATURES AND METHODS FOR PLAN TRANSFER
This disclosure relates to planning systems, assemblies and methods. The planning systems, assemblies and methods disclosed herein may be utilized for planning and implementing orthopaedic procedures to restore functionality to a joint, and may include one or more transfer members for positioning implants relative to patient anatomy.
This disclosure details compression systems and corresponding methods. An example system may include a first press component defining a cavity configured to receive a graft and a surgical implant. In the example, the first press component includes at least one slot configured to facilitate routing of suture in and out of the cavity. The example system further includes a second press component including a projection insertable into the cavity.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61L 27/36 - Materials for prostheses or for coating prostheses containing ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof
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Bone plates are disclosed for veterinary uses. For example, the bone plates could be utilized for repairing proximal femur fractures in canines or felines. The bone plates may include various features for better accommodating the anatomy and native tissue structure of the proximal femur of an animal and may be utilized for all proximal femur fracture patterns.
This disclosure details compression systems and corresponding methods. An example system may include a first press component defining a cavity configured to receive a graft and a surgical implant. In the example, the first press component includes at least one slot configured to facilitate routing of suture in and out of the cavity. The example system further includes a second press component including a projection insertable into the cavity.
This disclosure relates to instruments and methods of performing an endoscopy. An endoscope for producing images of a surgery in vivo may include a hub and an imaging rod extending from the hub, the imaging rod being configured to direct the light to an imaging sensor located adjacent to a distal end of the imaging rod, the hub and the imaging rod being attached to form an assembly having a center of mass established distally of the hub. In other implementations, the hub may be omitted.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
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SUTURE ANCHOR ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR PERFORMING TISSUE REPAIRS
Suture anchor assemblies are provided for performing surgical tissue repairs. The proposed suture anchor assemblies may be utilized for reducing and fixating tissue to the bone, for example. Additional suture anchors may be used in combination with the suture anchor assembly as part of a multi-row fixation technique for providing a desired area of footprint compression over top of the tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
Bone plates are disclosed for veterinary uses. For example, the bone plates could be utilized for repairing ilial fractures in canines or felines. The bone plates may include various features for better accommodating the anatomy and native tissue structure of the ilium of an animal and may be utilized for all ilial fracture patterns.
Bone plates are disclosed for veterinary uses. For example, the bone plates could be utilized for repairing distal radius fractures in canines or felines. The bone plates may include various features for better accommodating the anatomy and native tissue structure of the distal radius of an animal and may be utilized for all distal radius fracture patterns.
This disclosure relates to surgical planning systems, instrumentation and methods for repairing bone defects. The planning systems and instrumentation disclosed herein may be utilized for placement of guide members to establish positions of surgical instruments. The surgical instruments may be utilized to establish resection surfaces for fusion of adjacent bone surfaces.
Tensionable tissue repair systems and methods are provided for reducing and fixating tissue to bone. The proposed systems and methods utilize one or more suture anchors and one or more surgical buttons for reducing and fixating the tissue to the bone. Additional suture anchors may be used as part of a multi-row fixation technique for providing a desired area of footprint compression over top of the tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
This disclosure relates to orthopaedic implants and methods for restoring functionality to a joint. The implants described herein may be utilized during orthopaedic procedures and may be incorporated into a shoulder prosthesis for restoring functionality to shoulders having advanced cartilage disease. The disclosed implants may incorporate one or more fasteners formed together with a main body of the respective implant at a breakable connection. The fastener may be deployed during a surgical procedure, which may improve fixation of the implant at the surgical site.
Length-adjustable strut assemblies for external fixation systems, and corresponding external fixation systems, are disclosed. The strut assemblies include an elongate first and second end members, an elongate intermediate member, and first and second adjustment mechanisms. The intermediate member comprises a threaded rod fixedly coupled within an axial cavity thereof, and is rotatably fixed and axially translatably within an axial cavity of the first end member. An end portion of the second end member is received within the axial cavity of the intermediate member, and the second end member comprises an axial cavity threadably coupled with the threaded rod. The first adjustment mechanism is configured to selectively axially fix the intermediate member relative to the first end member. The second adjustment mechanism is configured to selectively rotate the second end member with respect to the threaded rod to axially translate the second end member relative to the intermediate member.
Tensionable knotless tissue repair systems and methods are provided for reducing and fixating tissue to bone. The proposed systems and methods may utilize one or more soft suture staple assemblies and one or more knotless suture anchors for reducing and fixating tissue to bone. The soft suture staple assemblies and knotless suture anchors may be used as part of a multi-row fixation technique for providing a desired area of footprint compression over top of the tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Length-adjustable strut assemblies and external fixation systems utilizing such strut assemblies are disclosed. A strut assembly comprises an externally threaded rod portion including a first externally threaded rod member, and a strut barrel assembly including a strut barrel portion with an internal cavity and an adjustment portion, the rod portion extending within the internal cavity of the strut barrel portion and selectively threadably coupled with at least one key of the adjustment portion. The strut assembly further comprises a first joint assembly at an end of the first externally threaded rod member and a second joint assembly at an end of the strut barrel portion. At least one portion of the second joint is configured to be selectively disassembled from the end of the strut barrel portion to expose the internal cavity of the strut barrel portion and the second end of the rod portion.
A61B 17/64 - Devices extending alongside the bones to be positioned
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/60 - Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or jointsDevices specially adapted therefor for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws or setting implements for external osteosynthesis, e.g. distractors or contractors
A61B 17/62 - Ring frames, i.e. devices extending around the bones to be positioned
Disclosed herein are components, systems, and methods to harvest tissue during a surgical procedure. Specifically, embodiments of a tissue harvester are disclosed that include a set of blades defining a tissue-receiving gap therebetween. The set of blades each include a respective cutting edge facing in the same direction so as to form parallel cuts in the tissue to be harvested. Embodiments of the tissue harvester include a blade that joins the parallel cuts and separates a portion of the tissue to be harvested from a remainder of the tissue to be harvested. The tissue harvester includes an actuator that the blade between a housing and a boom arm between which the portion of the tissue is captured prior to being separate from the remainder of the tissue.
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
Tissue repair systems and methods are provided for reducing and fixating tissue to bone. The proposed systems and methods utilize one or more suture anchors and one or more surgical buttons for reducing and fixating the tissue to the bone. Additional suture anchors may be used as part of a multi-row fixation technique for providing a desired area of footprint compression over top of the tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
70.
TRIPLE SYRINGE AND METHODS OF MAKING PLATELET-ENRICHED PLASMA AND USE THEREOF
Provided herein is a triple syringe system that allows for a larger combined output of PRP (platelet rich plasma) and PPP (platelet poor plasma). The multi-syringe system allows for the connection of two or more additional syringes. The fractions may be extracted with the multi-syringe system of the present invention at different sequential times, or at the same time.
This disclosure relates to variable angle locking fasteners for securing orthopaedic components at a surgical site. The fasteners may include various features for establishing fixation with the component and/or for facilitating insertion of the fastener at various orientations to secure the component at the surgical site.
A probe apparatus includes a plurality of nested sheaths including an inner sheath forming an inner sheath passage and an outer sheath forming an outer sheath passage. A cannula forms an actuator linkage that extends from a proximal linkage end portion to a distal linkage end portion. The actuator linkage extends through the inner sheath passage from the proximal end portion at a main body forming a handle portion to the distal linkage end portion and forms a lumen therethrough. A blade is in connection with the distal linkage end portion and the inner sheath. An imaging apparatus includes an imager extending through the cannula at the distal linkage end portion and captures image data in a field of view.
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
73.
METHODS OF MAKING REINFORCED SOFT TISSUE GRAFTS WITH SUTURE LOOP/NEEDLE CONSTRUCTS
A method of reinforcing a biological construct according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, attaching a suture loop/needle construct to a reinforcement material and stitching the reinforcement material to a biological construct to form a reinforced biological construct. The reinforcement material is attached to the suture loop/needle construct prior to approximating the reinforcement material to the biological construct.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
This disclosure details a plate assembly for use with a tissue compression system and corresponding methods. In an example system, the system includes include a press and a plate assembly. The plate assembly includes a first plate defining a cavity configured to receive harvested tissue and a second plate including a projection insertable into the cavity. The press is configured to apply pressure to the plate assembly to compress the harvested tissue. The plate assembly is configured to hold the harvested tissue under compression when the plate assembly is removed from the press.
This disclosure details a plate assembly (42) for use with a tissue compression system and corresponding methods. In an example system, the system includes a press (12) and the plate assembly. The plate assembly includes a first plate (44) defining a cavity (90) configured to receive harvested tissue and a second plate (46) including a projection (120) insertable into the cavity. The press is configured to apply pressure to the plate assembly to compress the harvested tissue. The plate assembly is configured to hold the harvested tissue under compression when the plate assembly is removed from the press.
A surgical apparatus includes an elongated probe extending from a proximal handle portion to a distal jaw. In operation, the distal jaw may be actuated via an actuator assembly in connection with the handle portion. The distal jaw may be utilized to manipulate or grasp patient tissue, sutures, or various objects associated with a procedure that may be encountered in a patient cavity. An imaging device is in connection with the probe proximal to the distal jaw. In operation, the imaging device may capture image data in a field of view distally directed from the elongated probe. The image data captured in the field of view may assist an operator in targeting objects to be grasped or clamped within the distal jaw while avoiding unintentional contact with neighboring tissue within the patient cavity.
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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SURGICAL CUTTING BLADE AND CONTROL FOR MULTI-APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A rotary surgical shaver includes an outer housing forming an outer cutting window at a distal end portion. A rotary member extends through the outer housing and in connection with a motor at a proximal end portion and forms a plurality of cutting windows comprising a first window and a second window at the distal end portion. A controller is configured to control the motor to position the rotary member over a first angular range aligned with the first window defining a first cutting sequence and control the motor to position the rotary member over a second angular range aligned with the second window defining a second cutting sequence. The controller is further configured to selectively adjust a duty cycle between the first cutting sequence and the second cutting sequence.
A rotary surgical shaver includes an outer housing forming an outer cutting window at a distal end portion. A rotary member extends through the outer housing and in connection with a motor at a proximal end portion and forms a plurality of cutting windows comprising a first window and a second window at the distal end portion. A controller is configured to control the motor to position the rotary member over a first angular range aligned with the first window defining a first cutting sequence and control the motor to position the rotary member over a second angular range aligned with the second window defining a second cutting sequence. The controller is further configured to selectively adjust a duty cycle between the first cutting sequence and the second cutting sequence.
A surgical apparatus includes an elongated probe extending from a proximal handle portion to a distal jaw. In operation, the distal jaw may be actuated via an actuator assembly in connection with the handle portion. The distal jaw may be utilized to manipulate or grasp patient tissue, sutures, or various objects associated with a procedure that may be encountered in a patient cavity. An imaging device is in connection with the probe proximal to the distal jaw. In operation, the imaging device may capture image data in a field of view distally directed from the elongated probe. The image data captured in the field of view may assist an operator in targeting objects to be grasped or clamped within the distal jaw while avoiding unintentional contact with neighboring tissue within the patient cavity.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A probe apparatus includes a plurality of nested sheaths including an inner sheath forming an inner sheath passage and an outer sheath forming an outer sheath passage. A cannula forms an actuator linkage that extends from a proximal linkage end portion to a distal linkage end portion. The actuator linkage extends through the inner sheath passage from the proximal end portion at a main body forming a handle portion to the distal linkage end portion and forms a lumen therethrough. A blade is in connection with the distal linkage end portion and the inner sheath. An imaging apparatus includes an imager extending through the cannula at the distal linkage end portion and captures image data in a field of view.
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
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
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GENERATING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION RELATED TO DEVIATIONS FROM PAST PREOPERATIVE SURGICAL PLANS WITHIN GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES OF A SURGICAL PLANNING SYSTEM
Improved surgical planning systems and methods are provided for generating and displaying deviation related information within graphical user interfaces of the system. The deviation related information includes deviations from past preoperative surgical plans and may be utilized to provide surgical planning guidance that can include, for example, a recommendation to use a surgical kit that includes only the implants and instrumentation necessary for executing the orthopedic procedure when the surgeon has deviated from the past preoperative surgical plans in less than a predefined percentage of his/her prior surgical procedures.
A method of tissue repair that includes installing a surgical construct in a bone hole. The surgical construct has a fixation device that is preloaded with a primary flexible strand. After installing the surgical construct in the bone hole, the method includes coupling at least one secondary flexible strand to the primary flexible strand for subsequent use in repairing the tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Surgical impact driver adaptors may be connected between a powered surgical instrument and a driven surgical device when performing surgical procedures, such as those involving the implantation of a surgical implant into bone, for example. During surgical procedures, the surgical impact driver adaptors may limit a transfer of a rotational force from the powered surgical instrument to the surgical device until a sufficient axial force is applied to the impact driver adaptor from the powered surgical instrument.
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/88 - Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
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
B25B 13/46 - SpannersWrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
B25B 21/00 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening toolsAttachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose
B25B 21/02 - Portable power-driven screw or nut setting or loosening toolsAttachments for drilling apparatus serving the same purpose with means for imparting impact to screwdriver blade or nut socket
B25B 23/00 - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
B25B 23/14 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless tissue repairs. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless tissue repairs for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the locking ferrule.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Graft fixation systems and methods are provided for securing a graft within a bone tunnel. An exemplary graft fixation system may include an interference screw adapted for fixating both a graft and a reinforcement suture relative to bone.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
87.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TENSIONABLE KNOTLESS CARDIAC VALVE PROCEDURES
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedure for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. In other implementations, the one-way locking mechanism may be integrated as part of a prosthetic device or other surgical device that can be utilized in combination with the prosthetic device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
Graft fixation systems (10) are provided for securing a graft (12) within a bone tunnel (24, 28). An exemplary graft fixation system (10) may include a surgical locking button (22) adapted for fixating both a graft (12) and a reinforcement suture (20) relative to bone (28, 30). In particular, the surgical locking button may comprise a disk portion; a barrel portion protruding from the disk portion; a cannulation extending through the disk portion and the barrel portion; a pair of apertures extending through the disk portion and configured for securing a graft relative to a bone; and a locking barb extending into the cannulation and configured for locking a reinforcement suture relative to the bone.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Graft fixation systems and methods are provided for securing a graft within a bone tunnel. An exemplary graft fixation system may include an interference screw adapted for fixating both a graft and a reinforcement suture relative to bone.
Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedures. A locking ferrule that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized as part of the tensionable knotless cardiac valve procedure for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture. In other implementations, the one-way locking mechanism may be integrated as part of a prosthetic device or other surgical device that can be utilized in combination with the prosthetic device.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
Graft fixation systems and methods are provided for securing a graft within a bone tunnel. An exemplary graft fixation system may include a surgical locking button adapted for fixating both a graft and a reinforcement suture relative to bone.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
Surgical apparatus and instruments for medical use; Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments for use in general surgery; Surgical implants in the nature of screws composed of metal composed of metal
93.
CONSTRAINED ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF REPAIR
This disclosure relates to orthopaedic implants and methods for restoring functionality to a bone and/or joint. The implants disclosed herein may be dimensioned and/or positioned relative to a bone to establish a constraint. The implants may include an articular surface establishing the constraint. The articular surface may have different radii of curvature to establish a non-spherical contour.
This disclosure relates to orthopaedic implants and methods for restoring functionality to a bone and/or joint. The implants (20) disclosed herein may be dimensioned and/or positioned relative to a bone to establish a constraint. The implants may include an articular surface (30) establishing the constraint. The articular surface may have different radii of curvature to establish a non-spherical contour (34).
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
96.
PREOPERATIVE SURGICAL PLANNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND UTILIZING ANATOMICAL MAKEUP CLASSIFICATIONS
Improved surgical planning systems and methods are provided for planning orthopaedic procedures, including pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and/or post-operatively to create, edit, execute, and/or review surgical plans. The surgical planning systems and methods may be utilized for planning and implementing orthopaedic procedures to restore functionality to a joint. In some embodiments, the systems and methods provide preoperative surgical planning based on anatomical makeup classifications that characterize anatomical differences within a representative patient population.
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
97.
HANDHELD RESECTION MEDICAL DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED PARTICULATION SYSTEM
A handheld rotary medical device configured to harvest material from a patient and create particulates of the material within an inner drive shaft is disclosed. As such, material collected at a distal end of an outer shaft is processed via an inner drive shaft working member before the material is evacuated out of the outer shaft.
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
Adjustable tissue repair systems and methods are provided for reducing and fixating tissue to bone. The proposed systems and methods utilize two or more suture anchors and one or more adjustable suture loops for reducing and fixating the tissue to the bone. The suture anchors may be positioned as part of a multi-row fixation technique for providing a desired area of footprint compression over top of the tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
100.
SURGICAL PLANNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SURGICAL OUTCOMES BASED ON SURVIVORSHIP INDEXES
Improved surgical planning systems and methods are provided for generating and displaying survivorship predictive indexes within graphical user interfaces of the system. The survivorship predictive indexes may be representations of a confidence level that a particular surgical plan will result in a successful surgical outcome for a particular patient for at least a predefined amount of time. The survivorship predictive indexes may be utilized to generate a surgical recommendation that is expected to provide the most successful surgical outcome for the patient.
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 16/28 - Databases characterised by their database models, e.g. relational or object models
G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
