Linvatec Corporation

Other

Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.

Redyns Medical LLC

University of Southern California

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Djo, LLC

Mitek Surgical Products Inc.

Cal-surgical, Inc.

Synthes Gmbh

Stephen Joseph Snyder

Sam R Marchand

Randall D Ross

Nicolas Bouduban

Wamis Singhatat

Scott P Larsen

Ronald G Litke

Ernie Corrao

Nathan B Snyder

Robert L Richards

Ron George Litke, Jr

Brian Robert Harris, Jr

Harold M Martins

Andy Kazmierczak

John L Wilson

Colin Seth Gregersen

Nancy Halchuk

Alfredo Cesena

Eric McCarty

G June Marshall

An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse.

Insertion instrument for anchor assembly

Apparatus for releasably and adjustably mounting a tubular device to an object, the apparatus comprising: a base comprising a central opening passing therethrough, the base being magnetized so as to provide a magnetic field at the central opening of the base; a generally spherical ball sized to be received in the central opening of the base but sized so as to not pass through the central opening, the generally spherical ball comprising a central bore passing therethrough; wherein the ball comprises a ferrous material which is attracted to the magnetic field at the central opening of the base, and further wherein the magnetic field at the central opening of the base is sufficiently strong so as to retain the ball in the central opening of the base; and wherein the central bore of the generally spherical ball is configured to slidably receive a tubular device therein, and further wherein the base is configured to be mounted to an object.

Apparatus for releasably and adjustably mounting a tubular device to an object

A method for attaching an elongated object to bone, the method comprising:

Method and apparatus for attaching an elongated object to bone

Apparatus for forming a knot, the apparatus having a first pathway for receiving a first element, and a second pathway for receiving a second element, the first pathway having a configuration which corresponds to the path to be followed by the first element and the second pathway having a configuration which corresponds to the path to be followed by the second element, respectively, in order to form a knot; a shuttle for moving the second element; and a mechanism for moving the shuttle through the second pathway, whereby, when the first element is received in the first pathway and the second element is connected to the shuttle, movement of the shuttle through the second pathway causes the second element to be moved through the second pathway so as to form a knot around the first element.

Method and apparatus for forming a knot in surgical suture or other filament

A shoulder sling is provided for the treatment of, for example, gleno-humeral dislocations and subluxations, capsular shifts, postoperative rotator cuff repair, postoperative Bankart procedures and soft tissue strains and repairs. The sling includes a support pillow abuts the wearer's torso, and a pouch that receives the wearer's arm. A plurality of straps suspend the pillow and pouch from the wearer's non-treatment shoulder. One of the straps prevents the pillow from shifting relative to the user, thus securely maintaining the wearer's arm at desired angles of abduction and external rotation. The pillow further includes an attached exercise grip and an indicator line that aids a physician in properly fitting the sling to the wearer.

Shoulder sling with support pillow and pouch

A tissue grasping instrument and method for use in arthroscopic surgery is disclosed. Typically, the instrument will be used in the manipulation of sutures and a graft in the form of an acellular matrix during the repair of rotator cuffs.

Tissue grasping instrument and method for use in arthroscopic surgery

A suture management system useful in endoscopic surgery, particularly in arthroscopic instability and rotator cuff procedures comprises a plurality of elongated tubes, sometimes referred to herein as suture organizers. The tubes can have a suture loop through them to ensnare matching suture ends of a given suture so that the tube can be slid down over the matching suture ends and into a cannula. The tube with the matched suture ends can be clamped over the suture strands to fixate the tube as another suture is manipulated through the tissue and then in turn has its matching suture ends pulled through another tube for subsequent tie-off. A rack is provided to hold the tubes with loops therein before use.

Guides to prevent tangling sutures

A cannula fixation system that allows for easy insertion and removal. A flexible sleeve with corrugations and proximal flange is attached distally to the cannula. The flange serves as a splashguard and a finger retention device. The corrugations have a variable diameter depending upon the tension applied to the proximal flange. The flange is pulled proximally to reduce the diameter of the corrugations for insertion of the cannula. Upon release of the flange, the corrugations expand because of the inherent resiliency of the sleeve to seal against the portal in the patient. The cannula body can be shifted with the sleeve remaining in sealing contact with the portal.

Endoscopic cannula fixation system

An arthroscopic portal dressing for use as a post operative dressing covering an arthroscopic portal to absorb and conduct away from the patient's skin, collected fluids as are passed out from the portal. The dressing includes an island component that is a pad arranged for fitting over and adhering to the skin surface around the portal to absorb fluids therefrom, and a reservoir cover to fit over one or more portals covered by island components, with the reservoir cover contoured to fit comfortably over a body section, such as a knee or shoulder. Which reservoir cover includes a pad formed from a superabsorbent material, such as a hydrophilic foam, to absorb and contain fluid that has been passed thereto from the island component, and to maintain that collected fluid away from the patient's skin. The reservoir cover includes sides or edges whereto elastic material, such as elastic threads, are secured to draw the reservoir cover's sides or edges into tight fitting engagement over the patient's skin, discouraging fluid leakage from the dressing. The reservoir cover further includes a strap or straps for fitting around the patient's joint to maintain the dressing in place and to apply a constrictive force through the dressing into the incision area to encourage fluid flow from the portal, and, as needed, one or more elastic bands can be fitted around the installed dressing to apply an additional constrictive force to the incision area and to hold a cooling material such as an ice bag or frozen gel material adjacent to the surgical site.

Arthroscopic portal dressing

A suture retaining device in the form of a frusto-conical button having parallel upper and lower planar surfaces which are connected together by a conical surface. The button is provided with a recessed chamber for substantially completely accommodating one or more suture knots. At least one hole is formed in the button leading from the recessed chamber to the lower planar surface, and at least one hole is formed in said button leading from the recessed chamber to the conical surface.

Suture button

A flexible, elongated suture passing device or shuttle capable of advancing monofilament or multi-stranded suture material to a remote work site. The suture shuttle is formed of a plurality of woven or braided fiber strands which are coated, over all but a central portion of the strands, with a material having a flexible exterior surface. A part of the central portion of the strands is formed into an eyelet for receiving a suture therethrough. A method is disclosed wherein one end of the suture shuttle is advanced to a work site until the eyelet passes through the tissue at the work site. This enables suture to be passed through the eyelet so the shuttle may be withdrawn to pass the suture back through the tissue to be sutured. Repeating this process brings any desired number of suture leads through the tissue so a knot may be tied.

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Encino, CA, United States of America

Stephen Joseph Snyder