A prosthetic implant transfer device is provided that may be used to insert a prosthetic implant through a surgical opening. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a flexible sheet of material that may be configured to deliver the implant. The flexible sheet of material includes a plurality of securement members, and may enable selection of a desired size distal opening.
A61F 2/00 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguinsProthèses, c.-à-d. éléments de substitution ou de remplacement pour des parties du corpsAppareils pour les assujettir au corpsDispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l'affaissement de structures corporelles tubulaires, p. ex. stents
A prosthetic implant transfer device is provided that may be used to insert a prosthetic implant through a surgical opening. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a flexible sheet of material that may be formed into an elongated hollow structure. The flexible sheet of material includes a plurality of fasteners that may be selected and engaged to define a desired size distal opening.
A61B 46/13 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments les draps pénétrant dans le corps du patient
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A prosthetic implant transfer device is provided that may be used to insert a prosthetic implant through a surgical opening. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a flexible sheet of material that may be formed into an elongated hollow structure. The flexible sheet of material includes a plurality of fasteners that may be selected and engaged to define a desired size distal opening.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A bone fixation system, device and method are provided herein. A system may include a bone plate. The bone plate is adapted to be affixed to a bone surface, and comprises a bioactive porous portion. The porous portion is adapted to, include bone healing-promoting substances, such as hollow microparticles containing the bone healing-promoting substances embedded in the porous portion. The bone plate father includes at least one attachment portion. In some embodiments, the attachment portion includes a face, which defines indentations, such as dimples, to retain an amount of adhesive.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A61L 31/14 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
A61L 31/16 - Matériaux biologiquement actifs, p. ex. substances thérapeutiques
C09J 167/04 - Polyesters dérivés des acides hydroxycarboxyliques, p. ex. lactones
Silicone gel sheeting for the treatment of scars; medical devices to facilitate the implantation of prosthetic implants in surgical procedures; bone repair compound for use in orthopedic surgery; bone void filler consisting of synthetic materials; biodegradable bone fixation implants
A prosthetic implant transfer device is provided that may be used to insert a prosthetic implant through a surgical opening. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a flexible sheet of material that may be formed into an elongated hollow structure. The flexible sheet of material includes a plurality of fasteners that may be selected and engaged to define a desired size distal opening.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
The present invention relates to a dispenser for the silicone sheeting and the adhesive anchors and method for treating sites, such as wounds or closed incisions, using the silicone sheeting and anchors. The silicone sheeting may be provided in the form of a roll, which includes a leader. The silicone sheeting may be cut from the roll, or may be of precut sizes. Adhesive anchors may be cut from a roll or may be of precut sizes. The dispenser allows for easy access to silicone sheeting for wound treatment and adhesive anchors for securement of the silicone sheets, especially in high tension areas of the body.
The present invention provides a delivery device for intranasal administration of topical therapeutic agents to a desired site within a nasal cavity. The delivery device, in some embodiments, comprises a housing defining an interior and adapted to contain a supply of at least one therapeutic agent. The delivery device further includes a flexible connector, which is in fluid communication with the supply in the housing. A distributor, which is also integrally formed with the connector, is also provided. The distributor includes a proximal end that is in fluid communication with a distal end of the connector, and is adapted to receive the supply of the at least one therapeutic agent delivered by way of a conduit. The distributor further includes a distal end defining an outlet configured to diffuse the therapeutic agent when delivered to the treatment site.
A prosthetic implant transfer device is provided that may be used to insert a prosthetic implant through a surgical opening. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a flexible sheet of material that may be formed into an elongated hollow structure. The flexible sheet of material includes a plurality of fasteners that may be selected and engaged to define a desired size distal opening.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A bone fixation system, device and method are provided herein. A system may include a bone plate. The bone plate is adapted to be affixed to a bone surface, and comprises a bioactive porous portion. The porous portion is adapted to include bone healing-promoting substances, such as hollow microparticles containing the bone healing-promoting substances embedded in the porous portion. The bone plate further includes at least one attachment portion. In some embodiments, the attachment portion includes a face, which defines indentations, such as dimples, to retain an amount of adhesive.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A61L 31/14 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
A61L 31/16 - Matériaux biologiquement actifs, p. ex. substances thérapeutiques
C09J 167/04 - Polyesters dérivés des acides hydroxycarboxyliques, p. ex. lactones
Bone fixation systems and methods are provided herein. A system may include a plate, having at least one face configured to be affixed to a bone surface, and an adhesive for affixing the plate to a bone surface. In some examples, the plate may include at least on indentation on its face, such as a dimple. The system may also include an application device for dispensing adhesive onto a plate or bone surface, which may include a chamber for containing the adhesive, a heating element in communication with the chamber, a nozzle for dispensing the adhesive, a piston slidably disposed within the chamber for advancing the adhesive towards the nozzle, and a control mechanism for controlling release of adhesive from the nozzle.
The invention relates to novel internal fixation devices, such as bone plates, generally and novel craniomaxillofacial bone plates more specifically and systems for bonding the same. More specifically, the invention relates to bone plates made of a polymer blend of (poly)lactic acid and Ecoflex as well as a novel hot-melt adhesive polymer blend of the same material.
A61B 17/58 - Instruments ou procédés chirurgicaux pour le traitement des os ou des articulationsDispositifs spécialement adaptés à cet effet pour ostéosynthèse, p. ex. plaques, vis ou matériels de fixation
A61L 24/00 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61L 2/08 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p. ex. des vapeurs
A61L 27/16 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
C08L 67/00 - Compositions contenant des polyesters obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison ester carboxylique dans la chaîne principaleCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
C08L 67/04 - Polyesters dérivés des acides hydroxycarboxyliques, p. ex. lactones
C09J 167/04 - Polyesters dérivés des acides hydroxycarboxyliques, p. ex. lactones
The invention relates to novel internal fixation devices, such as bone plates, generally and novel craniomaxillofacial bone plates more specifically and systems for bonding the same. More specifically, the invention relates to bone plates made of a polymer blend of (poly)lactic acid and Ecoflex as well as a novel hot-melt adhesive polymer blend of the same material.
A61B 17/58 - Instruments ou procédés chirurgicaux pour le traitement des os ou des articulationsDispositifs spécialement adaptés à cet effet pour ostéosynthèse, p. ex. plaques, vis ou matériels de fixation
A61L 24/00 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie
A61L 2/08 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations
A61L 2/10 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p. ex. des vapeurs
A61L 27/16 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
C08L 67/04 - Polyesters dérivés des acides hydroxycarboxyliques, p. ex. lactones
C09J 167/04 - Polyesters dérivés des acides hydroxycarboxyliques, p. ex. lactones
A61L 31/14 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
A61L 24/04 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie contenant des matériaux macromoléculaires
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
C08L 67/00 - Compositions contenant des polyesters obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison ester carboxylique dans la chaîne principaleCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
The instant invention provides of a novel method for repairing bone defects using a polymer blend as well as apparatus for performing such a method. The method includes dispensing a polymer blend either directly on the bone tissue as the fixation means; or secondly in combination with a bone plate, the polymer acting as an adhesive