A transverse bone transport system 1, comprising: a base plate 2 configured to contact an attachment surface of a bone B of a patient and to be securely attached thereto; a movable piece 3 configured to be securely attached to a bone transport segment T, the movable piece 3 being transversally movable relative to the base plate 2; and a distraction device configured to displace the movable piece from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, the movable piece is offset further from the attachment surface compared to the first position.
A transverse bone transport system 1, comprising: a base plate 2 configured to contact an attachment surface of a bone B of a patient and to be securely attached thereto; a movable piece 3 configured to be securely attached to a bone transport segment T, the movable piece 3 being transversally movable relative to the base plate 2; and a distraction device configured to displace the movable piece from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, the movable piece is offset further from the attachment surface compared to the first position.
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely,
medical and surgical instruments for orthopaedic surgery;
orthopaedic implants and fixation devices; orthopaedic
internal fixation, alignment and stabilization devices,
namely, nails, lag screws, optional screws, supplementary
screws, distal screws, cannulated screws, plates for the
treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures and traumatic
bone injuries; orthopaedic internal fixation, alignment and
stabilization systems comprised of nails, plates, screws and
targeting handles, sizing gauges, gradual reamers, reamers,
trocars, drill bits, screwdrivers for the treatment of bone
deformities, bone fractures and traumatic bone injuries.
(1) Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, medical and surgical instruments for orthopaedic surgery; orthopaedic implants and fixation devices; orthopaedic internal fixation, alignment and stabilization devices, namely, nails, lag screws, optional screws, supplementary screws, distal screws, cannulated screws, plates for the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures and traumatic bone injuries; orthopaedic internal fixation, alignment and stabilization systems comprised of nails, plates, screws and targeting handles, sizing gauges, gradual reamers, reamers, trocars, drill bits, screwdrivers for the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures and traumatic bone injuries.
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, medical and surgical instruments for orthopaedic surgery; orthopaedic implants and fixation devices; orthopaedic internal fixation, alignment and stabilization devices, namely, nails, lag screws, optional screws, supplementary screws, distal screws, cannulated screws, plates for the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures and traumatic bone injuries; orthopaedic internal fixation, alignment and stabilization systems comprised of nails, plates, screws and targeting handles, sizing gauges, gradual reamers, reamers, trocars, drill bits, screwdrivers for the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures and traumatic bone injuries.
A method for applying compression in an ankle includes inserting a proximal portion of a nail through a calcaneus and a talus of a foot of a patient and into a tibia of the patient, securing an external fixation frame to the tibia and the foot, applying compression to the ankle using the external fixation frame, and retaining the compression in the ankle using the nail and one or more screws extending through the nail.
A motorized intramedullary nail for bone lengthening or transport, of the type including a first tubular portion extending in a prevalent axial direction of the intramedullary nail; a second rod-shaped portion telescopically sliding inside the first tubular portion and along the same axial direction; a motorized electro-mechanical element for driving the rod-shaped portion which are inserted inside the first tubular portion and comprising electrical terminals accessible through the proximal part of the nail; and an independent power supply with biocompatible features for subcutaneous and prolonged implantation, connected and adapted to providing, preferably with an electronic control, electrical power according to the surgeon's plan, to operate the motorized electro-mechanical system, the independent power supply comprising a biocompatible casing and at least one power supply battery housed in the casing.
The present invention relates to a medical cable (9) that may include a flexible main body (93) having an external cable diameter, the main body (93) having a first end (90) and a second end (91). The medical cable may also include at least one lead wire (98) extending from the first end (90) and/or from the second end (91) of the main body (93), the lead wire having a wire diameter and being more flexible than the main body (93), the wire diameter being less than one half of the cable diameter, said lead wire defining a closed loop (92).
A method for implanting a telescopic nail may include providing a telescopic nail comprising a hollow stem, a rod inserted telescopically into the hollow stem, a first fastening element configured to couple to an end of the hollow stem for fixing to a first long bone end, and a second fastening element configured to couple to an end of the rod for fixing to a second long bone end. The end of the hollow stem couples to a coupling end of a perforating tool. The method further includes the steps of inserting the perforating tool opposite to the coupling end inside the cavity, coupling the end of the hollow stem of the telescopic nail together with a counter-coupler of the coupling end of the perforating tool, and advancing the perforating tool inside the cavity until it comes out completely from the other long bone end.
A telescopic intramedullary nail for the treatment of fractures or deformations of long bones, such as for example in the case of osteogenesis imperfecta or pseudoarthrosis, extended along a longitudinal axis. The telescopic intramedullary nail may include a hollow stem and a rod telescopically coupled inside said hollow stem. A structure may constrain the hollow stem and said rod in rotation about said longitudinal axis during the insertion and/or during the removal of said telescopic intramedullary nail.
A telescopic intramedullary nail for the treatment of fractures or deformations of long bones, such as for example in the case of osteogenesis imperfecta or pseudoarthrosis may include a hollow stem and a rod telescopically coupled inside said hollow stem. The hollow stem may include, at a free distal end, an anchor tip configured to be internally fixed inside a distal portion of a long bone of a patient, without protruding from said long bone. The rod may include a free proximal end arranged to be fixed to a proximal site of said long bone.
Motorized intramedullary nail (1) for bone lengthening or transports, comprising: - a tubular portion (2) extending along a prevalent axial direction (x) of the intramedullary nail (1); - a rod-shaped portion (3) telescopically sliding inside said tubular portion (2) and along said longitudinal axis (x) comprising an abutment element (31); - motorized electro-mechanical means (4) for driving the rod-shaped portion (3); characterized in that it further comprises: a sleeve (5), inserted inside said tubular portion (2), in a spaced relationship with respect to the proximal end along said longitudinal axis (x) adapted to form an internal shoulder acting as an end-stroke for said abutment element (31).
A motorized intramedullary nail (1) for bone lengthening or transport, of the type comprising: - a first tubular portion (2) extending in a prevalent axial direction of the intramedullary nail (1); - a second rod-shaped portion (3) telescopically sliding inside the first tubular portion (2) and along the axial direction itself; - motorized electro-mechanical means (4) for driving the rod-shaped portion (3) inserted inside the first tubular portion (2) and comprising electrical terminals (48, 49) accessible through the proximal part of the nail (1); - a covering element (9) for covering and protecting the electrical terminals (48, 49) which is passed through by respective ends (24, 26) of electrical conductors (18, 19); - a spacer (8) to support the covering element (9) at a preset distance from the electrical terminals.
An intramedullary nail (1) for a long bone, comprising: a tube (2) extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail (1), the tube (2) comprising a first through slot (21) longitudinally aligned along the axial direction; a first rod (3) extending in the axial direction and telescopically coupled inside the tube (2), the first rod (3) being further configured for axial displacement within the tube (2). The first rod (3) comprises a first hole (31) transversal to the axial direction and configured for housing a first fixing screw (100), the first hole (31) being configured for axial displacement along the first through slot (21) to displace the first fixing screw (100) in the axial direction. The first rod (3) further comprises: a second hole (32) transversal to the axial direction; a guide element (5) housed in the second hole (32) and axially displaceable in the axial direction, the guide element (5) being enclosed within an outer contour of the tube (2) and configured to prevent a relative rotation of the first rod (3) with respect of the tube (2).
An internal fixator device for epiphysiodesis intervention, comprising: a bone plate (20) comprising a pair of holding elements (21) with a respective through-hole (23) and a structural central portion (22); a pair of fixing screws (30), each comprising a respective stem (31) for fixing to a bone portion and a respective head (32) held in the through-hole (23). The central portion (22) is configured for a bending deformation of the bone plate (20) in the epiphysiodesis intervention. The heads (32) of the fixing screws (30) remain rotationally constrained to the respective holding elements (21), and the stems (31) of the fixing screws (30) are configured to spread apart defining an angle. The internal fixator device (10; 10') further comprises at least one sensor (40; 40') applied to the central portion (22) and configured to measure the bending deformation. The sensor (40; 40') is further configured to wirelessly transmit data representing the bending deformation to calculate the angle defined by the stems (31) of the fixing screws (30).
Medical apparatus and instruments, namely orthopedic apparatus and instruments used for the purpose of applying external fixation devices, bone screws, or internal fixation devices to a patient; surgical apparatus and instruments; orthopedic articles, namely, bone screws and external fixation devices used in fracture treatment, bone reconstruction, and limb lengthening
Systems, methods, and devices for transverse bone transport. A transverse bone transport system may include a template for measuring and cutting a segment of the bone and a distractor for moving the segment. The template may include a plate including an opening configured to fit a pin sleeve. A channel may extend from the opening in the plate to a side of the plate. The distractor may include a first beam, a second beam, and an actuator including a knob configured to rotate in a first direction to increase a distance between the first beam and the second beam and in a second direction to decrease a distance between the first beam and the second beam.
Systems, methods, and devices for transverse bone transport. A transverse bone transport system may include a template for measuring and cutting a segment of the bone and a distractor for moving the segment. The template may include a plate including an opening configured to fit a pin sleeve. A channel may extend from the opening in the plate to a side of the plate. The distractor may include a first beam, a second beam, and an actuator including a knob configured to rotate in a first direction to increase a distance between the first beam and the second beam and in a second direction to decrease a distance between the first beam and the second beam.
A tool for adjusting an external fixation strut includes a first connecting portion adapted to perform data communication with the external fixation strut via a connecting portion, and a controller which includes command instructions. Based on the command instructions, the controller is configured to download prescription data including instructions for performing an adjustment of the external fixation strut of the patient, after the tool has been coupled with the external fixation strut, recognize a coupling state with the external fixation strut. Once the coupling is complete and data with the external fixation strut have been exchanged, wait for a date and/or time in which the prescribed adjustment is to be applied based on the prescription data. A related external fixation strut and a related medical assembly are also disclosed.
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
G16H 20/10 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
25.
WRENCH FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTABLE EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT, AND KIT COMPRISING SAID FIXATOR STRUT AND SAID WRENCH
The present disclosure relates to a programmable wrench for automatically adjusting the length of external fixation struts, the programmable wrench comprising: a mechanical connector meant to releasably engage with the external fixation strut thus enabling transmission of at least an adjustment torque from the programmable wrench to the external fixation strut; and an electrical connector meant to releasably connect with the external fixation thus enabling at least a data transmission from the external fixation strut to the programmable wrench. The mechanical connector and the electrical connector may be integrated in a common port and may be jointly engaged and disengaged with the external fixation strut.
B25B 23/142 - Agencement pour limiter le couple de blocage ou pour indiquer le couple des clés ou des tournevis spécialement adapté aux clés ou tournevis à main
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
26.
TOOL FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTABLE EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT, AND KIT COMPRISING SAID FIXATOR STRUT AND SAID TOOL
The present disclosure relates to an external fixation strut that includes an elongated body comprising at least a first shaft and a second shaft moveable with respect to each other to modify the length of said elongated body, and a sensor integrated in the external fixation strut and adapted to perform at least a measurement which is indicative of the length of the elongated body. The sensor may communicate with a programmable tool for lengthening/shortening the external fixation strut through a data port which is engageable by said programmable tool.
The present disclosure relates to a tool for adjusting an external fixation strut, the external fixation strut having an adjustment mechanism for length adjustment and a second connecting portion, the tool comprising a first connecting portion adapted to perform data communication with the external fixation strut via the second connecting portion, and a controller which includes command instructions. Based on the command instructions, the controller is configured to download prescription data from an external unit, the prescription data relating to a determined patient's case and comprising instructions for performing an adjustment of the external fixation strut of the patient, enter a waiting state in which it waits for the coupling with the external fixation strut of the patient for communicating data therewith via the first connecting portion, after the tool has been coupled with the external fixation strut, recognize a coupling state with the external fixation strut, based on said coupling, communicate with the external fixation strut via the first connecting portion, and, once the coupling is complete and data with the external fixation strut have been exchanged, wait for a date and/or time in which the prescribed adjustment is to be applied based on the prescription data. A related external fixation strut and a related medical assembly are also disclosed.
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
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
28.
TOOL FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTABLE EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT, AND KIT COMPRISING SAID FIXATOR STRUT AND SAID TOOL
A programmable tool operable to adjust an external fixation strut includes an output shaft, a motor operable to rotate said output shaft, aa first coupling portion solidly attached to said output shaft and adapted to releasably engage with a corresponding second coupling portion of the rotatable adjustment mechanism, thus enabling torque transmission from the motor to the rotatable adjustment mechanism; a controller configured for driving said motor according to a prescription comprising instructions for adjusting the external fixation strut; and a first connecting portion in electrical communication with said controller and adapted to electrically connect with a second connecting portion of the rotatable adjustment mechanism when the first coupling portion is engaged with the second coupling portion, thus enabling data transmission from the external fixation strut to the controller.
The present disclosure relates to a programmable tool (100) operable to adjust an external fixation strut (200) having a rotatable adjustment mechanism (201) for length adjustment, the programmable tool comprising: an output shaft (101); a motor (102) operable to rotate said output shaft (101); a first coupling portion (103) solidly attached to said output shaft (101) and adapted to releasably engage with a corresponding second coupling portion (203) of the rotatable adjustment mechanism (201), thus enabling torque transmission from the motor (102) to the rotatable adjustment mechanism (201); a controller (104) configured for driving said motor (102) according to a prescription comprising instructions for adjusting the external fixation strut (200); a first connecting portion (105) in electrical communication with said controller (104) and adapted to electrically connect with a second connecting portion (205) of the rotatable adjustment mechanism (201) when the first coupling portion (103) is engaged with the second coupling portion (203), thus enabling data transmission from the external fixation strut (200) to the controller (104).
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
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
30.
TOOL FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTABLE EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT, AND KIT COMPRISING SAID FIXATOR STRUT AND SAID TOOL
The present disclosure relates to an external fixation strut (200'), comprising: an elongated body (211) comprising at least a first shaft (212) and a second shaft (213) moveable with respect to each other to modify the length of said elongated body (211); at least a sensor (214') integrated in the external fixation strut (200') and adapted to perform at least a measurement which is indicative of the length of the elongated body (211); wherein said sensor (214') communicates with a programmable tool for lengthening/shortening the external fixation strut (200') through a data port which is engageable by said programmable tool.
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
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
31.
WRENCH FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTABLE EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT, AND KIT COMPRISING SAID FIXATOR STRUT AND SAID WRENCH
The present disclosure relates to a programmable wrench (100) for automatically adjusting the length of external fixation struts (200), the programmable wrench (100) comprising: a mechanical connector meant to releasably engage with the external fixation strut (200) thus enabling transmission of at least an adjustment torque from the programmable wrench (100) to the external fixation strut (200); an electrical connector meant to releasably connect with the external fixation (200) thus enabling at least a data transmission from the external fixation strut (200) to the programmable wrench (100); wherein the mechanical connector and the electrical connector (are integrated in a common port and are jointly engaged and disengaged with the external fixation strut (200).
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
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
32.
ORTHOPEDIC CABLE BONE TRANSPORT DEVICE AND BONE TRANSPORT SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID DEVICE
The present invention relates to a medical cable (9), comprising: a flexible main body (93) having an external cable diameter, the main body (93) having a first end (90) and a second end (91); and at least one lead wire (98) extending from the first end (90) and/or from the second end (91) of the main body (93), the lead wire having a wire diameter and being more flexible than the main body (93), the wire diameter being less than one half of the cable diameter, said lead wire defining a closed loop (92).
Nails for orthopaedic surgical purposes; surgical
instruments for inserting and extracting nails for
orthopaedic surgical purposes, including pins, guide wires,
drills, drill bits, screwdrivers, awls, benders, inserters,
cutters, impactors, nail gauge, extraction pliers and
hammers.
Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments for the
treatment of bone fractures and traumatic injuries;
orthopedic articles and devices for the treatment of bone
fractures and traumatic injuries, including parts and
accessories thereof.
35.
System and method for driving an ultrasonic device
A method for driving an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations includes the steps of establishing at least a data connection between a control unit and a handset of the ultrasonic device, sending a signal to the handset, receiving from the handset a response to the sent signal, and checking an operating condition of the ultrasonic device based on said response.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p. ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p. ex. transpondeurs
Nails for orthopaedic surgical purposes; surgical instruments for inserting and extracting nails for orthopaedic surgical purposes, including pins, guide wires, drills, drill bits, screwdrivers, awls, benders, inserters, cutters, impactors, nail gauge, extraction pliers and hammers
The present disclosure relates to an external fixator for orthopedic use, in particular for the treatment of calcaneus fractures, comprising: a rigid support for a first clamp for fixing bone screws; a second support for a second clamp that is hinged at an end of the rigid support; a third support for a third clamp that is hinged at an end of the rigid support; the rigid support being configured as a guide with the first clamp slidingly mounted thereon. The fixator according to the invention is made of radiolucent material with joint elements comprising partially radiolucent or radiopaque materials and configured to allow orienting the bone screws held by the clamps in directions that are tilted to each other.
Orthopaedic external fixation devices, namely, clamps, self-drilling screws, and pins for use in the treatment of bone fractures and traumatic bone injuries; orthopaedic external fixation systems comprised of clamps, self-drilling screws, and pins for use in the treatment of bone fractures and traumatic injuries
The present disclosure relates to external fixation struts and systems utilizing the external fixation struts. The struts include an elongated body comprising a first and a second hollow tubular shaft and include opposite connectors respectively coupled to an end portion of the first or the second shaft and each including a ball and socket joint. One shaft may have an internal diameter that is slightly larger than the external diameter than the other shaft to host internally the other shaft in a slidably and telescopic manner. A clamp element may provide a fast gripping action stopping the telescopic sliding of one shaft inside the other shaft. Each ball and socket joint connector may be structured to allow an angular movement of the corresponding connector with a spherical angle up to at least 90°.
An orthopedic bone transport system includes an external fixation frame and a cable pulling device. The external fixation frame is attachable to a fixed bone segment with the external fixation frame oriented in a first plane. The cable pulling device includes a main body configured to be secured to the external fixation frame, a reel, and a transmission. The reel is rotatable about said main body and configured to wind up a cable to be secured to a transport bone segment to move said transport bone segment towards said fixed bone segment. The main body is secured to the external fixation frame with an axis of rotation of the reel oriented substantially parallel to the first plane, the axis of rotation of the reel thereby substantially lying on a transverse plane with respect to the fixed bone segment. The transmission drives the reel in order to wind up the cable.
The present invention relates to a cable pulling device (1) for orthopedic bone transport, comprising: a main body (2); a worm gear mechanism (4) disposed in the main body (2), and a reel (8) set into rotation by the worm gear mechanism (4) and meant to wind up a cable which is secured to a transport bone segment.
Component (1) for endosseous screw, provided with a main body (10) which supports electronics (2) comprising at least one signal emission circuit and at least one sensor for acquiring one or more biophysical parameters of a patient, said component (1) being associable with an endosseous screw.
A61C 8/00 - Moyens destinés à être fixés à l'os de la mâchoire pour consolider les dents naturelles ou pour y assujettir des prothèses dentairesImplants dentairesOutils pour l'implantation
H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
The present invention relates to an improved orthopaedic device for athrodesis, in particular for the arthrodesis or fusion of a joint, for example an ankle joint, of the type comprising of a nail having head and tip ends opposed to each other; at least a first portion of the nail having an axis of symmetry; a single circular first transverse hole made in the first portion near the head of the nail and extended according to its own axis perpendicularly to the axis of symmetry; a slotted second transverse hole still made in the first portion of the nail and extended perpendicular to both the first axis of symmetry; and to the axis of the first transverse hole; and the slotted second transverse hole being made at a greater distance with respect to the head of the nail than the distance from the head of the first transverse hole.
Telescopic nail for the treatment of fractures or deformations of long bones, as for example in the case of osteogenesis imperfecta or pseudo arthrosis. Comprising of a hollow stem; a rod telescopically inserted into said hollow stem; a first fastening element coupled to an end of said hollow stem for fixing to a first long bone end; a second fastening element coupled to an end of said rod for fixing to a second long bone end. Advantageously, one end of said hollow stem is provided with coupling means for coupling to an end of a tool which can be inserted into a cavity formed in the bone for insertion of the nail.
An orthopedic spring hinge and associated external fixation systems for the treatment of anatomical joint dysfunctions, and more particularly, to a spring hinge comprising a first base member, a second base member, a flexible first spring having a first longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member, and a flexible second spring spaced apart from the first spring and having a second longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member. The spring hinge is configured to have a maximum bending resistance in a first plane extending between the first spring and the second spring and a minimum bending resistance in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane.
An orthopedic spring hinge and associated external fixation systems for the treatment of anatomical joint dysfunctions, and more particularly, to a spring hinge comprising a first base member, a second base member, a flexible first spring having a first longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member, and a flexible second spring spaced apart from the first spring and having a second longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member. The spring hinge is configured to have a maximum bending resistance in a first plane extending between the first spring and the second spring and a minimum bending resistance in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane.
A61B 17/62 - Structures en anneau, c.-à-d. dispositifs entourant les os à mettre en position
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/60 - 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 pour l'ostéosynthèse externe, p. ex. appareils étireurs ou constricteurs
A bone plate includes a pair of lobed portions and a central linking portion extending between the pair of lobed portions. The pair of lobed portions each include a through-hole extending from an upper surface to a lower surface and configured to receive a fastener. Each of the lobed portions has a cross-sectional thickness, in a plane extending along a longitudinal length of the bone plate and between the upper and lower surfaces, that continuously decreases in a direction extending away from the central linking portion to a respective end of each lobed portion. The bone plate has a maximum thickness where each lobed portion joins the central linking portion, the maximum thickness being approximately 1.5-2.3mm. A minimum thickness of the central linking portion is approximately 1.3-1.7mm.
A61B 17/70 - Dispositifs de mise en position ou de stabilisation de la colonne vertébrale, p. ex. stabilisateurs comprenant un liquide de remplissage dans un implant
An orthopedic spring hinge and associated external fixation systems for the treatment of anatomical joint dysfunctions, and more particularly, to a spring hinge comprising a first base member, a second base member, a flexible first spring having a first longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member, and a flexible second spring spaced apart from the first spring and having a second longitudinal axis extending from the first base member to the second base member. The spring hinge is configured to have a maximum bending resistance in a first plane extending between the first spring and the second spring and a minimum bending resistance in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane.
A61B 17/62 - Structures en anneau, c.-à-d. dispositifs entourant les os à mettre en position
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/60 - 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 pour l'ostéosynthèse externe, p. ex. appareils étireurs ou constricteurs
An intramedullary nail for distracting a long bone, comprising a first tube extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail, a second tube extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail, which is coupled with the first tube to be axially displaceable within one another, a first locking opening in an end area of the first tube facing away from the second tube, and a coil, which is disposed in a coil area of the first tube between the first locking opening and the second tube.
A clamp for an external fixator, preferably of the quick attachment type comprises at least one first attachment provided with at least one bar housing seat for a bar of the external fixator and/or with at least one screw housing seat for a bone screw; at least one second attachment provided with at least one bar housing seat; a connector which, in a tightened configuration, passes through said first attachment and said second attachment locking the bars and/or bone screws within the bar housing seats and/or the screw housing seats; and which, in an open configuration, frees the entrance to at least the bar housing seat of said second attachment; and auxiliary connection means between said first attachment and said second attachment which are active in said open configuration.
Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments; orthopaedic
articles; orthopaedic external fixation systems; orthopaedic
external fixation systems comprised of sterile kits
containing one or more of the relevant modular components.
52.
IMPROVED ORTHOPAEDIC EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE RAILS OR SKATES
The present disclosure relates to an improved orthopaedic external fixation system with removable rails or skates and comprising: at least a distal foot fixation element; at least a pair of rails or skates removably connected to the foot fixation element; at least a load sensor associated to at least one of the rails or skates; an electronic apparatus coupled to the load sensor and receiving an electric signal from the load sensor; an electronic controller coupled to the apparatus and issuing at least a flag signal upon detection of a threshold pressure force on said at least one of said rails or skates. This electronic controller may be mounted on the orthopaedic system or may be a structurally independent host device including a controller that is in signal communication with the load sensors.
An improved orthopaedic external fixation system with removable rails or skates and may include: at least a distal foot fixation element; at least a pair of rails or skates removably connected to the foot fixation element; at least a load sensor associated to at least one of the rails or skates; an electronic apparatus coupled to the load sensor and receiving an electric signal from the load sensor; an electronic controller coupled to the apparatus and issuing at least a flag signal upon detection of a threshold pressure force on said at least one of said rails or skates. This electronic controller may be mounted on the orthopaedic system or may be a structurally independent host device including a controller that is in signal communication with the load sensors.
Device for the angular correction of a lower limb in pediatric patients, comprising: a first fixator body and a second fixator body which are both shaped like a ring or ring portion and can be placed around a lower limb and fixed to two bone sites of said lower limb straddling a growth cartilage, said first fixator body and said second fixator body being constrained together slidably along their annular extension; and adjusting means suitable for allowing relative sliding of said first fixator body with respect to said second fixator body.
The present disclosure relates to an external (1) fixator for orthopedic use, in particular for the treatment of calcaneus fractures, comprising: a rigid support (10) for a first clamp (11) for fixing bone screws (2); a second support (20) for a second clamp (21) that is hinged at an end (4) of the rigid support (10); a third support (30) for a third clamp (31) that is hinged at an end (4) of the rigid support (10); the rigid support (10) being configured as a guide (16, 17) with the first clamp (11) slidingly mounted thereon. The fixator according to the invention is made of radiolucent material with joint elements comprising partially radiolucent or radiopaque materials and configured to allow orienting the bone screws (2) held by the clamps (11, 21, 31) in directions that are tilted to each other.
Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments; artificial
limbs; orthopaedic articles; bone and limb deformity
correction devices, bone and limb distraction and
lengthening devices, in particular in the form of
implantable and electromagnetically or electromechanically
operated devices.
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
Produits et services
Biodegradable bone fixation implants; orthopaedic articles,
orthopaedic implants and fixation devices, namely, extenders
and compression devices for bones, rings, nails, screws,
clamps, plates, self-locking handles for bone fracture
fixing devices and for reduction devices, apparatus for
measuring bone thickness, instruments for measuring
parameters for orthopaedic diagnosis, instruments for
measuring the hardness of the callus, detectors and sensors
for correct positioning and centring of orthopaedic
apparatus and instruments; spinal and vertebral implants
consisting of artificial materials; spinal fixation devices,
namely, cannulae, bone blocks, bone screws, spacing devices,
insertion and extraction devices, prosthetic intervertebral
discs, and implant anchorages. Educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars,
workshops and online edugames in the field of orthopaedics,
orthopaedic surgery, treatment and therapy, spinal surgery,
treatment and therapy; providing training in the field of
orthopaedics, orthopaedic surgery, treatment and therapy,
spinal surgery, treatment and therapy; entertainment
services, namely, providing online games; organizing
community sporting and cultural events; publishing services,
namely, publication of books, brochures, leaflets, reviews
and magazines, on line as well.
(1) Surgical and medical instruments for use in orthopaedic surgery; surgical and medical apparatus for orthopaedic surgery, namely, screws, plates, drills, forceps, gauges, wires, guides, handles, drivers, inserters, reamers, drill sleeves, plate bending irons, plate trials, lobster claws; artificial limbs; orthopaedic articles, namely, orthopedic bone, vertebral, and joint implants, and orthopedic fixation devices used in orthopedic surgery; surgical and medical bone and limb deformity correction devices, namely, screws, rings, nails, clamps, plates, drills, forceps, gauges, wires, guides, handles, drivers, inserters, and reamers for bone fixing, correction, aligning or stabilization in the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures, and traumatic bone lesions; implantable medical devices, namely electromagnetic or electromechanical bone and limb distraction and lengthening devices;
The present disclosure relates to improved external fixation strut comprising: - an elongated body comprising a first and a second hollow tubular shaft; - opposite connectors respectively coupled to an end portion of the first or the second shaft and each including a ball and socket joint; - one shaft having an internal diameter that is slightly larger than the external diameter than the other shaft to host internally the other shaft in a slidably and telescopic manner; - said first and second shafts of the strut being realized by a synthetic radiolucent plastic material; - a clamp element provided in proximity of overlapping ends of the first and second shaft for providing a fast gripping action stopping the telescopic sliding of one shaft inside the other shaft; - a manually operated fixation element acting on the clamp element for exerting said fast gripping action - a sleeve provided around the central portion of the strut where the first and second shaft overlap; - a clamp band around said sleeve and including opposite and facing gripping portions, said gripping portions being connected by a threaded connector. A fixation system is also disclosed including at least a first and a second fixation ring and/or at least a fixation arch interconnected by at least one of the above fixation struts.
An external fixation strut includes an elongated body including first and second tubular shafts. Opposite connectors are respectively coupled to one of the shafts and include a ball and socket joint. One shaft has an internal diameter slightly larger than the external diameter of the other to host the other shaft in a slidably and telescopic manner. The shafts of the strut are a synthetic radiolucent plastic material. A clamp element is in proximity of overlapping ends of the shafts for fast gripping action stopping the sliding of one shaft inside the other. A fixation element is manually operated and acts on the clamp element. A sleeve is provided around the central portion of the strut where the shafts overlap. The clamp element is a clamp band around the sleeve and includes opposite and facing gripping portions. The gripping portions are connected by a threaded connector of the fixation element.
The present invention relates to an internal fixator device (1) of the bone plate type to be used as synthesis means in anatomical regions or epiphyses/metaphyses with poor coating of soft tissue, of the type comprising a two-lobe or eight-shaped bone plate (2) comprising a pair of lobed portions (23, 24) which are linked by a central linking portion (15) and in each of which at least one through-hole (3, 4) is formed to receive a corresponding bone fixation screw (5). Advantageously, each of the pair of lobed portions (23, 24) of the bone plate (2) has an upper surface (7) inclined relative to a reference plane (X) coinciding with a second upper surface of the linking central portion (15) of the bone plate (2), and a lower surface (6) configured for contact with the bone and inclined relative to the same reference plane (X) with a smaller inclination.
A61B 17/70 - Dispositifs de mise en position ou de stabilisation de la colonne vertébrale, p. ex. stabilisateurs comprenant un liquide de remplissage dans un implant
The present invention relates to an improved orthopaedic device for athrodesis, in particular for the arthrodesis or fusion of a joint, for example an ankle joint, of the type comprising: - a nail (1) having head and tip ends (4) opposed to each other; - at least a first portion (2) of the nail having an axis of symmetry (A-A); - a single circular first transverse hole (9) made in the first portion (2) near the head (4) of the nail and extended according to its own axis (C-C) perpendicularly to the axis of symmetry (A-A); - a slotted second transverse hole (10) still made in the first portion (2) of the nail and extended perpendicular to both the first axis of symmetry (A-A), and to the axis (C-C) of the first transverse hole (9); - the slotted second transverse hole (10) being made at a greater distance with respect to the head (4) of the nail than the distance from the head (4) of the first transverse hole.
Surgical, medical and dental apparatus and instruments;
surgical instruments for use in orthopaedic surgery;
orthopaedic articles; orthopaedic implants; orthopaedic
fixation devices; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid
goods.
Orthopaedic implants and fixation devices, screws, plates; medical and surgical apparatus for measuring bone thickness; medical and surgical instruments for measuring parameters for orthopaedic diagnosis
Surgical, medical and dental apparatus and instruments;
ultrasonically-vibratable surgical instruments; surgical
instruments for use in orthopaedic surgery; orthopaedic
articles; orthopedic prostheses; ultrasonically-vibratable
tools for use in removing cement during joint prosthesis
revision; ultrasonically vibratable surgical instruments for
soft tissue resection, resection and cutting of bones,
resection and cutting of soft tissues; parts and fittings
for all the aforesaid goods.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software relating to the medical field; computer hardware
and software for medical imaging apparatus; software that
enables physicians to overlay product templates on
radiological images, including tools for performing
measurements on the image, for positioning the template, for
inventory management and for educational purposes; computer
hardware and software for gathering, transmitting and
processing patient image data for use before, during and
after surgical procedures; computer hardware and software
for use with physicians and other professionals for
receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data;
computer hardware and software that enable users to enter,
access, track, monitor and generate data concerning the
medical field. Computer programming in the medical field; medical and
scientific research in the field of medical imaging; writing
of computer programs for medical applications; quality
measurement and analysis for medical practices; design and
development of software for use with medical technology;
hosting a web site featuring technology that enables
physicians to overlay product templates on radiological
images, including tools for performing measurements on the
image, for positioning the template, for inventory
management and for educational purposes; providing online,
non-downloadable, Internet-based software application for
physicians that allows for overlaying of product templates
on radiological images, including tools for performing
measurements on the image, for positioning the template, for
inventory management and for educational purposes; providing
online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software
application for gathering, transmitting and processing
patient image data for use before, during and after surgical
procedures; technical support services, namely,
troubleshooting in the nature of diagnostic imaging,
clinical and biomedical equipment for determining the need
for bone repair; hosting an interactive web site featuring
technology that enables users to enter, access, track,
monitor and generate data concerning the medical field;
providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software
application that enables users to enter, access, track,
monitor and generate data concerning the medical field;
providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software
applications for use with physicians and other professionals
for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data;
design and development of educational software; providing
temporary' use of non-downloadable software for developing
online educational materials; providing temporary use of
online software for inventory management; design and
development of software for inventory management.
(1) Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely medical and surgical instruments for orthopaedic surgery; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles, namely orthopaedic braces and splints, orthopaedic footwear, orthopaedic supports for feet; orthopaedic articles, namely apparatus for measuring bone thickness, apparatus for setting bones, bone prostheses; orthopaedic implants and fixation devices, namely bone screws, nails and plates; suture materials; spinal and vertebral implants composed of artificial materials; spinal fixation devices, namely spinal cross connectors, spine plates, prosthetic intervertebral discs; biodegradable bone fixation implants; orthopaedic support bandages; elastic bandages; orthopaedic bandages for joints; plaster bandages for orthopaedic purposes; elastic stockings for surgical purposes; trusses; orthopedic belts; orthopedic knee bandages.
(1) Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely medical and surgical instruments for orthopaedic surgery; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles, namely orthopaedic braces and splints, orthopaedic footwear, orthopaedic supports for feet; orthopaedic articles, namely apparatus for measuring bone thickness, apparatus for setting bones, bone prostheses; orthopaedic implants and fixation devices, namely bone screws, nails and plates; suture materials; spinal and vertebral implants composed of artificial materials; spinal fixation devices, namely spinal cross connectors, spine plates, prosthetic intervertebral discs; biodegradable bone fixation implants; orthopaedic support bandages; elastic bandages; orthopaedic bandages for joints; plaster bandages for orthopaedic purposes; elastic stockings for surgical purposes; trusses; orthopedic belts; orthopedic knee bandages.
Surgical apparatus and instruments used for orthopaedic surgery; medical apparatus and instruments used for the correction of limb and bone fractures and deformities; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles being surgical plating systems and corresponding application instruments for use in orthopedic surgery; orthopaedic implants of artificial material and fixation devices, namely, screws, rings, nails, clamps, plates, drills, forceps, gauges, wires, guides, handles, drivers, inserters, reamers for bone fixing, correction, aligning or stabilization in the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures, and traumatic bone lesions; suture materials; spinal and vertebral implants consisting of artificial materials; spinal fixation devices; biodegradable bone fixation implants; supporting bandages; elastic bandages; orthopedic bandages for joints; plaster bandages for orthopaedic purposes; elastic stockings for surgical purposes; hernia trusses; orthopedic belts; orthopedic knee bandages
An intramedullary nail (1) for distracting a long bone, comprising a first tube (3) extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail (1), a second tube (5) extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail (1), which is coupled with the first tube (3) to be axially displaceable within one another, a first locking opening (7) in an end area of the first tube (3) facing away from the second tube (5), and a coil (11), which is disposed in a coil area of the first tube (3) between the first locking opening (7) and the second tube (5).
An intramedullary nail (1) for distracting a long bone, comprising a first tube (3) extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail (1), a second tube (5) extending in an axial direction of the intramedullary nail (1), which is coupled with the first tube (3) to be axially displaceable within one another, a first locking opening (7) in an end area of the first tube (3) facing away from the second tube (5), and a coil (11), which is disposed in a coil area of the first tube (3) between the first locking opening (7) and the second tube (5).
medical apparatus and instruments used for the correction of limb and bone fractures and deformities; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in orthopaedic surgery; orthopaedic articles being surgical fixation implants of artificial materials, screws, rings, nails, clamps, plates, drills, forceps, gauges, wires, guides, handles, drivers, inserters, reamers for bone fixing, correction, aligning or stabilization in the treatment of bone deformities, bone fractures, and traumatic bone lesions; orthopaedic implants comprised of artificial materials; fixation devices being surgical implants of artificial materials used for stabilization and alignment of the spine and other bones; replacement parts and replacement fittings for all the aforesaid goods
An orthopaedic stapler (1) comprising orthopaedic pliers (3) and an orthopaedic staple (2) integrally formed at the distal ends of the pliers (3). The orthopaedic staple (2) comprises a beam portion (4) and two insertion brackets (5) at the two opposite ends (6) of the beam portion (4) and substantially transverse with respect to the beam portion (4). The orthopaedic pliers (3) comprise two lever arms (12) integrally connected to the orthopaedic staple (2) by means of connection portions (15) at the two opposite ends (6) of the beam portion (4). The connection portions (15) are breakable along breakage sections (24). The lever arms (12) comprise at least one first projecting element (19), at least one second projecting element (20), the first projecting element (19) on one lever arm (12) being directed towards the second projecting element (20) on the other lever arm (12). The first projecting element (19) and the second projecting element (20) are provided with a reciprocal engaging mechanism (21).
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
A61B 17/115 - Agrafeuses pour réaliser une anastomose, p. ex. en une seule opération
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
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Software relating to the medical field for medical diagnosis, imaging, and pre-surgery patient simulation; computer hardware and software for controlling and operating medical imaging apparatus; software that enables physicians to overlay product templates on radiological images, including tools for performing measurements on the image, for positioning the template, for inventory management and for educational purposes; computer hardware and software for gathering, transmitting and processing patient image data for use before, during and after surgical procedures; computer hardware and software for use with physicians and other professionals for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; computer hardware and software that enable users to enter, access, track, monitor and generate data concerning the medical field; all the foregoing software being downloadable and recorded Computer programming in the medical field; medical and scientific research in the field of medical imaging; writing of computer programs for medical applications; quality measurement and analysis for medical practices; design and development of software for use with medical technology; providing a web site featuring technology that enables physicians to overlay product templates on radiological images, including tools for performing measurements on the image, for positioning the template, for inventory management and for educational purposes; providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software application for physicians that allows for overlaying of product templates on radiological images, including tools for performing measurements on the image, for positioning the template, for inventory management and for educational purposes; providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software application for gathering, transmitting and processing patient image data for use before, during and after surgical procedures; providing an interactive web site featuring technology that enables users to enter, access, track, monitor and generate data concerning the medical field; providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software application that enables users to enter, access, track, monitor and generate data concerning the medical field; providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software applications for use with physicians and other professionals for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; design and development of educational software; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for developing online educational materials; providing temporary use of online software for inventory management; design and development of software for inventory management Medical diagnostic services in the nature of remote diagnosis of medical diagnostic imaging, clinical and biomedical equipment for determining the need for bone repair
78.
DYNAMIZATION TABS PROVIDING COMPONENT INTERCONNECTIVITY FOR EXTERNAL FIXATION DEVICES
Dynamization tabs and methods of use are provided. Dynamization tabs may be used with an external fixation ring or other fixator device as part of a therapeutic treatment of bone fractures or malformations. The device forms a connection between one or more fixation struts and an external fixation ring so as to introduce controllable amounts of movement or dynamization to the arrangement of the struts and the fixator. By introducing controlled amounts of dynamization, therapeutic benefits can be derived in the enhanced, accelerated bone formation, mineralization and remodeling of the underlying bone. Dynamization tabs may comprise a strut connector, a mechanical biasing or dynamizing device, and a ring connector. Many different forms for introducing controlled amounts of dynamization are disclosed.
Dynamization tabs and methods of use are provided. Dynamization tabs may be used with an external fixation ring or other fixator device as part of a therapeutic treatment of bone fractures or malformations. The device forms a connection between one or more fixation struts and an external fixation ring so as to introduce controllable amounts of movement or dynamization to the arrangement of the struts and the fixator. By introducing controlled amounts of dynamization, therapeutic benefits can be derived in the enhanced, accelerated bone formation, mineralization and remodeling of the underlying bone. Dynamization tabs may comprise a strut connector, a mechanical biasing or dynamizing device, and a ring connector. Many different forms for introducing controlled amounts of dynamization are disclosed.
A61B 17/64 - Dispositifs s'étendant le long des os à mettre en position
A61B 17/66 - Mécanismes de compression ou de traction
A61B 17/60 - 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 pour l'ostéosynthèse externe, p. ex. appareils étireurs ou constricteurs
A clamp (1) for an external fixator, preferably of the quick attachment type, comprising: at least one first attachment (2) provided with at least one bar housing seat (26) for a bar of the external fixator and/or with at least one screw housing seat (23a, 23b) for a bone screw; at least one second attachment (3) provided with at least one bar housing seat (36); a connector (5) which, in a tightened configuration, passes through said first attachment (2) and said second attachment (3) locking the bars and/or bone screws within the bar housing seats (26, 36) and/or the screw housing seats (23a, 23b); and which, in an open configuration, frees the entrance to at least the bar housing seat (36) of said second attachment (3); and auxiliary connection means (4) between said first attachment (2) and said second attachment (3) which are active in said open configuration.
Clamp (1) for an external fixator, preferably of the quick attachment type, comprising: a plurality of attachments (2; 3) for blocking bars and/or bone screws; a connector (5), provided with an at least partially threaded stem (50), which passes through and connects in series said plurality of attachments (2; 3); at least one first attachment (2) comprising two arms (20; 21), connected by a C-shaped flexible bridge (22); said stem (50) passing through said first attachment (2) in an intermediate position between said flexible bridge (22) and the opposite free ends of said arms (20; 21); wherein, at the free ends, said arms (20; 21) define a screw housing seat (23) for a bone screw, said screw housing seat being selectively configurable, varying the deformation of the flexible bridge (22), to clamp bone screws having different diameter.
(1) Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely surgical instruments, bone setting machines and instruments; ultrasonically-vibratable surgical instruments; surgical instruments for use in orthopaedic surgery; orthopaedic articles, namely orthopaedic bone implants; medical guidewires, orthopaedic braces and splints, apparatus for measuring bone thickness, bone screws and plates, bone prostheses; orthopedic prostheses; ultrasonically-vibratable tools for use in removing cement during joint prosthesis revision; ultrasonically vibratable surgical instruments for soft tissue resection, resection and cutting of bones, resection and cutting of soft tissues and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
The present invention relates to an internal bone plate fixation device (1) for use as a means of synthesis in anatomical regions or epiphysis/metaphysis with poor coating of soft tissues, of the type comprising a bone plate (2) that is bilobate or having eight-like shape, comprising a pair of portions (23, 24) adapted to be respectively associated to the epiphysis and to the metaphysis of a bone and joined by a central portion (15) and in each of which is formed at least one through hole (3, 4) to receive a corresponding screw (5) for fixing to the bone. Advantageously, the bone plate (2) is flat with almost constant thickness and is delimited by opposite surfaces (6, 7) parallel with a single recess (8) or notch that is transversal to the longitudinal axis of bone plate (2) formed on only one (6) of said surfaces (6, 7), with the thickness (s) of the plate being less than a ninth of its maximum longitudinal extension (L).
Telescopic nail (2) for the treatment of fractures or deformations of long bones, as for example in the case of osteogenesis imperfecta or pseudo-arthrosis. comprising: - a hollow stem (2); - a rod (10) telescopically inserted into said hollow stem (2); - a first fastening element (20) coupled to an end of said hollow stem (2) for fixing to a first long bone end; - a second fastening element (30) coupled to an end of said rod (10) for fixing to a second long bone end. Advantageously, one end of said hollow stem (2) is provided with coupling means (40) for coupling to an end of a tool which can be inserted into a cavity formed in the bone for insertion of the nail.
Device (1) for the angular correction of a lower limb in pediatric patients, comprising: a first fixator body (2) and a second fixator body (3) which are both shaped like a ring or ring portion and can be placed around a lower limb and fixed to two bone sites of said lower limb straddling a growth cartilage, said first fixator body (2) and said second fixator body (3) being constrained together slidably along their annular extension; and adjusting means (4, 5) suitable for allowing relative sliding of said first fixator body (2) with respect to said second fixator body (3).
A system for driving an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a control unit, a memory unit, and a connector for connecting together the control unit and a handset of the ultrasonic device. The control unit is configured to send a signal to the handset, receive from the handset a response to the signal sent, and check an operating condition of the ultrasonic device based on this response. Related device, method and computer program are also disclosed.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 90/98 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p. ex. étiquettes utilisant des moyens électromagnétiques, p. ex. transpondeurs
A handset for an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a handset body which encloses ultrasound generating means including at least one piezoelectric transducer and a horn, connection means configured to connect the handset to a tool to which the ultrasounds generated by the ultrasound generating means are transmitted, a duct for circulation of a cooling medium, the duct extending at least partially on the outside of the handset, a triggering element whose activation causes the activation of the ultrasound generating means, and a control lever coupled to the handset body at a connection point, the control lever being configured to activate the triggering element by means of its movement about the connection point.
A61B 17/3203 - Instruments coupants à jet de fluide
H10N 30/20 - Dispositifs piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs à entrée électrique et sortie mécanique, p. ex. fonctionnant comme actionneurs ou comme vibrateurs
A system (1) for driving an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a control unit (6), a memory unit (MEM), and connection means for connecting together the control unit (6) and a handset (5) of the ultrasonic device. Conveniently, the control unit (6) is configured to send a signal (Sg1) to the handset (5), receive from the handset a response (Sg2) to the signal (Sg1) sent, and check an operating condition of the ultrasonic device based on this response (Sg2). The sent signal (Sg1) is a signal with a frequency variable within a frequency range, and, based on said response (Sg2), the control unit (6) is configured to calculate at least one parameter indicative of the frequency response of the ultrasonic device, and said parameter is the variation in impedance as a function of the frequency, providing an impedance curve representing the frequency response of the ultrasonic device.
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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 handset (1) for an ultrasonic device for bone cement removal and/or osteotomy operations comprises a handset body (1') which encloses ultrasound generating means (2) including at least one piezoelectric transducer (2a) and a horn (2b), connection means (4f) configured to connect said handset (1) to a tool to which the ultrasounds generated by the ultrasound generating means (2) are transmitted, a duct (5) for circulation of a cooling medium, said duct (5) extending at least partially on the outside of the handset (1), a triggering element (10, 11, 14), activation of which causes the activation of the ultrasound generating means (2), and a control lever (8) coupledto the handset body (1') at a connection point (9),said control lever (8) being configured to activate the triggering element (10, 11, 14) by means of its movement about the connection point (9).
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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
92.
Bone screw for the treatment of bone collapses or deformations, in the case of the Charcot foot, and insertion instrument of anti-migration elements into the bone screw
A bone screw for Charcot foot includes a non-threaded intermediate portion between threaded tip and head portions. The intermediate portion is longer than the tip and head portions. The head portion has an outer diameter larger than the intermediate and tip portions. The screw includes at least one transverse hole on the intermediate portion with a circular cross-section which is arranged for inserting a pin to prevent migration of the screw. The screw includes a helical groove on the intermediate portion. The head portion is removably coupled to the intermediate portion by a shape coupling between two profiles which allows only one relative coupling orientation or at least two relative coupling orientations rotated by a specific angular distance with respect to each other. The head portion is coupled to the intermediate portion by a shape coupling between two profiles comprising a radial groove and a radial relief.
A61B 17/17 - Dispositifs de guidage pour les forets
A61B 17/88 - Moyens ou procédés pour implanter ou pour extraire des dispositifs de fixation interne
F16B 35/04 - Boulons filetésBoulons d'ancrageGoujons filetésVisVis de pression avec tête ou axe de forme particulière permettant de fixer le boulon sur ou dans un objet
Surgical apparatus and instruments for orthopaedic surgery;
medical apparatus used for the correction of limb and bone
fractures and deformities; orthopaedic fixation devices,
namely, screws, plates, drills, perforators, drill bits,
perforators bits, forceps, gauges, wires, guides, handles,
drivers, inserters, reamers.
94.
Targeting system for the guided insertion of a guide wire or a bone screw
A targeting system (1) for the guided insertion of a guide wire (50) or a bone screw comprising: a stabilization body (2) fixed to the bone by means of stabilization screws (3); a guide sleeve (4) adapted to receive a guide cannula (5) for the insertion of the guide wire (50) or bone screw; articulated connection means (6) adapted to connect the stabilization body (2) to the guide sleeve (4) and allow the relative spatial position of the guide sleeve (4) to be varied with respect to the stabilization body (2).
Surgical apparatus and instruments for orthopaedic surgery; medical apparatus used for the correction of limb and bone fractures and deformities; Medical devices and apparatus, namely, orthopaedic fixation devices comprised primarily of screws, plates, drills, perforators, drill bits, perforators bits, forceps, gauges, wires, guides, handles, drivers, inserters, reamers
The present invention relates to a bone plate internal fixator device (101; 501; 701) for epiphysiodesis, comprising a pair of holding elements (102, 103; 502, 503; 702, 703), each one of the holding elements (102, 103; 502,503; 702, 703) respectively comprising a through hole (104, 105; 504, 505; 704, 705) configured for receiving a respective fixing screw (301) to a bone; the bone plate internal fixator device (101; 501; 701) further comprises a central portion (106; 506; 706) which structurally connects and constrains the holding elements (102, 103; 502, 503; 702, 703) with each other; the central portion (106; 506; 706) is flexible so as to allow flexing of the bone plate (101; 501; 701); each said through hole (104, 105; 504, 505; 704, 705) comprises a threaded surface (108, 109; 508, 509; 708, 709) adapted to couple with a corresponding surface (304) of the respective fixing screw (301); the holding elements (102, 103; 502, 503; 702, 703) and the central portion (106; 506; 706) are provided as a composite structure.
An orthopaedic stapler (1) comprising orthopaedic pliers (3) and an orthopaedic staple (2) integrally formed at the distal ends of the pliers (3). The orthopaedic staple (2) comprises a beam portion (4) and two insertion brackets (5) at the two opposite ends (6) of the beam portion (4) and substantially transverse with respect to the beam portion (4). The orthopaedic pliers (3) comprise two lever arms (12) integrally connected to the orthopaedic staple (2) by means of connection portions (15) at the two opposite ends (6) of the beam portion (4). The connection portions (15) are breakable along breakage sections (24). The lever arms (12) comprise at least one first projecting element (19), at least one second projecting element (20), the first projecting element (19) on one lever arm (12) being directed towards the second projecting element (20) on the other lever arm (12). The first projecting element (19) and the second projecting element (20) are provided with a reciprocal engaging mechanism (21).
A61B 17/10 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour poser ou retirer les clamps pour blessuresChargeurs de clamps pour blessures
