Smith + Nephew

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ag

Smith Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited

Dow Corning Wright Corp.

Smith & Nephew Pte. Limited Smith

Nephew Orthopaedic.; Ag

Wilson, Darren James

Joseph Michael Ferrante

Anthony H James

Angie Mines

Leo A Whiteside

Gene Edward Austin

Nathaniel Kelley Grusin

Roy Werner Sanders

Sied William Janna

Thomas A Russell

Bradley J Coates

Darren Wilson

John Rose

James K Rains

James E Van Hoeck

Kohsuke Watanabe

Henry B Faber

Darin S Gerlach

Mark S Gosney

Kenneth E Nelson

Ed Austin

David Castleman

Alfred J Fichera

Keith McReynolds

Angela Mines

Matthew Edwin Koski

Kenneth Dale Nelson

Nicholas S Ritchey

Daniel Farley

Jeremy J Odegard

Henry Keith Bonin, Jr

Wayne M Phillips

Johnny R Mason

Angela Black Mines

David A Schuelke

Charles C Heotis

Raymond G Tronzo

Andrew Phillip Noblett

Dennis J Buchanan

Ben R Shappley

Andrew P Noblett

Si Janna

Rodney L Houfburg

Brian Roberts

Thomas Mayr

Rick Graber

Ramprasad Papannagari

Yanming Zheng

Paul Bell

Henry K Bonin

R Keith McReynolds

Kelley N Grusin

Angie Black

Kelley Grusin

Darren James Wilson

John Nmi Rose

An automated spatial frame is disclosed. The spatial frame may include a master controller unit arranged and configured as a centralized controller for exchanging data with a remote computing system, exchanging data with a plurality of automated struts, and delivering power to the automated struts. Thus arranged, the master-controller unit may be configured as a fully integrated, rechargeable power supply/controller unit for powering and controlling the automated struts. In one embodiment, the master-controller unit is coupled to an external surface of a platform. The platform acting as a conduit for coupling the master-controller unit to the automated struts. As such, at least one of the platforms provides integrated connectivity to the automated struts. In one embodiment, the struts may be wireless automated strut including a motor, a power source, and a wireless communications module for communicating with an external computing system.

Automated spatial frame and automated struts used therewith

An orthopedic implant including an outer surface and at least one opening extending through the outer surface for receiving a fastener for coupling the implant to a patients bone or bone portion/fragment. The opening including a plurality of fins circumferentially disposed about the opening for engaging threads formed on a head portion of the fastener to secure the fastener to the implant. The plurality of fins being arranged and configured in first and second vertically spaced rows of fins. At least one of the fins including a different configuration, property, etc. relative to at least one of the other plurality of fins. In one embodiment, each of the first and second fins in a vertically stacked relationship includes a different configuration from the other of the first and second fins in that stack. In one embodiment, the different configuration includes a different length, a different thickness, or a combination thereof.

Orthopedic implant with improved variable angle locking mechanism

A strut measurement and feedback device and corresponding systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The strut measurement and feedback device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can confirm that the strut measurement and feedback device is attached to a proper strut to be adjusted. The strut measurement and feedback device can provide real-time feedback to an individual as the length of the strut is being adjusted to ensure the length adjustment complies with a prescription for the length of the strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with the prescription as adjustments to the strut are made over time, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.

Device for external fixation strut measurement and real-time feedback

A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.

Composite internal fixators

A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.

An orthopedic prosthesis () including an implant body () defining a number of suture anchor attachment locations (), and a plurality of suture anchors () each including one or more suture (S) extending from an anchor portion () that is engaged with a select one of the suture anchor attachment locations () to selectively attach a corresponding one of the suture anchors () to the implant body (). A method of using the orthopedic prosthesis () is also provided.

Orthopedic prosthesis with suture anchor features

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.

Orthopaedic plate and fastener assembly

Devices and methods for mixing a clotting agent with other inputs such as blood, blood derived product, bone marrow, and/or bone marrow derived product to form a congealed mixture.

Composite mixer

Orthopaedic implant and fastener assembly

Orthopaedic implant and fastening assembly

The present invention relates to methods and devices for treating femoral fractures, wherein a polyaxial cross member is employed to accommodate a wide range of angles and anteversions/retroversions in the femur, and different securing mechanisms can also be employed to hold and retain such polyaxial cross member in place at the desired orientation.

Methods for treating fractures of the femur and femoral fracture devices

Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and a compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments. This configuration is useful for, among other things, compressing a fracture.

Orthopaedic plate and screw assembly

An external fixation system having a fixation component () comprising: a) a first capture member () adapted to capture a second element () of an orthopedic fixation system; and (b) a second capture member () adapted to capture a second element () of an orthopedic fixation system and coupled to the first capture member such that the coupling () allows the first capture member and the second capture member to rotate about three axes relative to each other element and move along that axis; wherein the coupling is adapted to secure the first and the second capture members from rotation with an activation (); and wherein the second capture member is adapted to capture the second element by snapping onto the second element from substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis of the second element

External fixation system

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Bartlett, TN, United States of America

Joseph Michael Ferrante