Neuropro Technologies, Inc.

Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.

Other

University of British Columbia

Spinefrontier, Inc

Neuropro Spinal Jaxx, Inc.

Owens-brockway Glass Container Inc.

Oregon Health & Science University

Biotronik Se Co. Kg

British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch

Preactive Technologies Inc.

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Zimmer Spine, Inc.

Spinefrontier Lls

Picker Technologies LLC

Daniel Reed Baker

Gary R McLuen

Benjamin J Remington

Joseph N Logan

Gregory C Stalcup

David Thomas Stinson

Daniel E Gerbec

Alex E Kunzler

Carly Anderson Thaler

Neil Duggal

Kreigh R Williams

Robert Conta

Peter C Kunzler

Troy D Knapp

Louise C Raymond

Steven Charles Dimmer

Robin John Noel Coope

Edward Scott Harshman

Stevan Wittenbrock

Robert N Meek

Lok Tin Lam

Daniel F Justin

Kingsley R Chin

Steven E Dietzel

Vincent E Bryan

Christopher John Jensen

Hannes Kraetschmer

Carol Ann Click

Eric Austin

Edward A Ordway

Stephen Barton

Randal P Ching

Terence K Howse

Gary R Mcluen

Alan E Shluzas

Craig C Peeper

Gene P DiPoto

Randy Allard

Forrest Scott Seitz

Pramod K Sharma

Michael P Remington

Keith W Kirkwood

David Floyd Aronson

Vincent Bryan, Iii

Stephen J Anderson

Randy N Allard

Anthony V Finazzo

Stuart B Mitchell

Loren McQuade

Matthew Melius

Jeffrey A Cleveringa

Gregory Landry

Jeffrey R Mirisola

John I Green

Joseph A Penaranda

Victor Rossin

David T Stinson

Fergus Coakley

Christoper J Jensen

Christopher J Jensen

Vincent E Iii Bryan

Carly A Thaler

A bodiless bone fusion method, apparatus and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together and/or in place of one or more of the bones, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bodiless bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable plates, one or more extending blocks in communication with the extendable plates, one or more positioning elements for adjusting the extendable plates by manipulating the extending blocks, and one or more support panels for holding the positioning elements and guiding the extendable plates. The plates are able to be advantageously positioned in the confined space between the vertebrae to help brace the device until the bone has fused.

Bone fusion device, apparatus and method

A bone fusion method, system and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together and/or in place of one or more of the bones, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable tabs having a central rib. The bone fusion device includes one or more support channels configured to receive an insertion instrument that is then secured to the bone fusion device via a coupling mechanism. As a result, the coupled device is able to be securely positioned between vertebrae using the insertion instrument with minimal risk of slippage.

Bone fusion system, device and method including an insertion instrument

Bone fusion surgical system and method

Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.

Shape adaptable intramedullary fixation device

A brain injury reduction system provides a protective measure to reduce severity of brain injury caused by collision or blast. A sensing device of the system detects an impending or occurring event (e.g., collision or blast) in an environment surrounding the individual and sends information about the event to a controller of the system. The sensing device can be stationary or moves with the individual. Based on the information, the controller determines whether the event will likely cause brain injury to the individual. If so, the controller sends an instruction to an actuation device of the system to activate the protective measure. The actuation device uses transcutaneous electrodes to electrically simulate glottis closure and contraction of the abdominal musculature to induce a Valsalva-like maneuver. The Valsalva-like maneuver can increases the stiffness of the brain tissues in the intracranial compartment, and thus reduces the susceptibility of the brain tissues to deformation.

Reducing brain injury by limiting brain motion during sudden deceleration or acceleration of the head

Bodiless bone fusion device, apparatus and method

A braking system for safely collecting brake dust produced by operation of a braking mechanism. The braking system comprises a collector apparatus coupled with a braking mechanism. The collector apparatus is able to include a shroud that surrounds the braking mechanism and a catch element coupled with the shroud for collecting brake dust exiting the shroud. As a result, when coupled with the braking mechanism, the collector apparatus is able to ensure that most or all brake dust, such as copper or other particles from the braking mechanism that break off from the breaking mechanism during operation of the braking mechanism, are removed from the braking mechanism and collected by the filter/catch of the collector mechanism.

Braking device, system and method

Insertion tool

A bone fusion device provides stability to bones during a bone fusion period. The bones include, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable tabs attached to the bone fusion device by associated rotating means. The bone fusion device is preferably inserted by using an arthroscopic surgical procedure. During arthroscopic insertion of the device, the tabs are pre-configured for compactness. In this compact configuration, the tabs are preferably deposed along and/or within an exterior surface of the bone fusion device. After the bone fusion device has been positioned between the bones, one or more tab(s) are extended. In the preferred embodiment, the position of each tab is related to a positioning element and extending blocks. Typically, the tabs advantageously position and brace the bone fusion device in the confined space between the bones until the bones have fused.

Bone fusion device

An endarterectomy device configured to remove plaque from an occluded artery is disclosed. The endarterectomy device uses an adjustable wire loop end effector to establish and advance a dissection plane in the subadventitial space of the artery. The endarterectomy device is passed down the length of an artery in the subadventitial plane, adjusting the size of the wire loop end effector as needed to navigate the artery and dissect a plaque column, until the end of the plaque is reached. The wire loop end effector is then used as a plaque cutter to transect the distal end of the plaque column. The endarterectomy device is further configured along its length with support arms that facilitate removal of the plaque column as the device is removed from the artery.

Endarterectomy device

An anatomical sensing system-guided prostate procedure device that includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end. The housing may be divided into a distal housing section, a mid housing section, and a proximal housing section, wherein the distal housing section is configured for insertion into the anus and retention in the rectum of a subject. The device further includes an instrument convergence point disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, the convergence point configured to allow an instrument pass though the instrument convergence point at a variable angle; and an instrument angle orienting system at the proximal end of the housing, the angle orienting system directing an orientation of the variable angle about the convergence point. Methods of the using an anatomical sensing system-guided prostate procedure device and system including the same.

Device for anatomical sensing system-guided endorectal prostate biopsy

A bone fusion method, apparatus and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together and/or in place of one or more of the bones, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable plates having a central rib. The bone fusion device includes one or more support channels configured to receive an insertion instrument that is then secured to the bone fusion device via a coupling mechanism. As a result, the coupled device is able to be securely positioned between vertebrae using the insertion instrument with minimal risk of slippage.

A bone fusion device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises at least one extendable tab and one or more tab extension assemblies. Each tab extension assembly is able to be adjusted in order to individually control the extension or contraction of a side of the tab thereby enabling adjustment of the height and/or angle of the tab with respect to the body of the bone fusion device. Each tab extension assembly is able to be individually adjusted such that the side controlled by each assembly is raised or lowered until the desired tab angle is achieved. The tab is advantageously positioned and angled to correspond to the vertebrae to help brace the device until the bone has fused.

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Daniel Reed Baker