Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Medeon Biodesign, Inc.

Panther Orthopedics, Inc.

Amo Development, LLC

Optimedica Corporation

Carlos Castro

Phillip Gooding

David Michael Cole

David H Cole

Damon Covell Campbell

Kathryn A Stecco

Amador Hallare

Hollie Pope

Frank P Becking

Kathryn Ann Stecco

Brent Eikanas

Roger William Sharpe

Daniel J Balbierz

Samuel T Crews

Christine J Beltran

Jason S Stewart

Forrest Grinstead

Stephen Powelson

Melanie L Harris

Bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described that include multiple-layer bodies. The approach offers dramatically improved fatigue life as compared to one-piece spring members that are otherwise similar or comparable. Coordinated improved-strength anchor embodiments, anchor loading tools and methods of use are also described.

Strength and fatigue life improvements for active bone and joint stabilization devices

Components and associated methods of manufacture or assembly and/or use for bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described. The components include features for device introduction, attaching a distal anchoring foot or threaded screw to an elongate spring-type member, anchoring head features for stabilizing position of the elongate member when engaged within the head and/or digital or electronic methods for tensioning the subject devices.

Active bone and joint stabilization device features

Implant tensioning and/or implant anchor deployment devices are described. Certain embodiments may be recognized in the form of a so-called tensioning 'gun.' Other embodiments take a simpler and more compact form. Various optional features are described in connection with these embodiments. Optional aspects of anchor embodiments for the subject implants are also described. Some of these features are coordinated for use with the implant tensioning and anchor deployment instrument, others are not.

Anchors and tensioner and anchor loading systems for active bone and joint stabilization devices

An endoscopic stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a staple member and an anvil member. The staple member may include a staple housing and the staple holder may include one or more staples. The anvil member may be spaced apart from the staple member and may configured to relatively move towards one another. A controller may be fluidly coupled to the staple member through a plurality of conduits. The controller may be configured to (a) direct a pressurized fluid to the staple member through a first conduit of the plurality of conduits to relatively move the staple member and the anvil member towards one another, and (b) direct the pressurize fluid through a second conduit of the plurality of conduits to eject one or more staples from the staple holder.

System for controlling a tissue-stapling operation

Docking assembly

This application describes an overtube device that gives diagnostic and/or therapeutic access to body cavities using natural orifices of the body. The overtube includes an elongate flexible body having a distal portion deflectable in response to activation of a control cable. Proximal features of the overtube include an insufflations port and seals for minimizing loss of insufflations pressure around the shafts of instruments passed through the tube. In some embodiments, retractor elements are including on the distal portion of the overtube.

Overtube introducer for use in endoscopic bariatric surgery

Fluid reservoir

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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Carlos Castro