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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185192 | Correcting for distortion in a tracking system A volume of a patient can be mapped with a system operable to identify a plurality of locations and save a plurality of locations of a mapping instrument. The mapping instrument can include one or more electrodes that can sense a voltage that can be correlated to a ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182769 | Clean transportation system A transportation system for transporting a biological material container between a sterile field and a nonsterile field and substantially maintaining sterility of the biological material container includes a housing assembly that removably houses the biological mate... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8175681 | Combination of electromagnetic and electropotential localization A navigation system or combination of navigation systems can be used to provide two or more types of navigation or modalities of navigation to navigate a single instrument. The single instrument can be positioned within the patient and tracked. For example, both an ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170641 | Method of imaging an extremity of a patient A method of imaging a body part of a patient can include acquiring a first, second and third sets of image data from a first, second and third anatomical reference areas. The first, second and third sets of image data can then be compiled to produce a legend of the ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170313 | System and method for detecting status of imaging device A system for detecting a status of an imaging device for use with a surgical navigation system is provided. The system can comprise a source of at least one image and a mask module that generates a mask array for each received image. The system can also include a ba... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163184 | Apparatus and method for separating and concentrating fluids containing multiple components An apparatus is disclosed that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy co... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162967 | Method and apparatus for coring and reaming of bone A method and apparatus for providing an implant of autogenous bone. Generally, the implant may be taken from a selected bone portion and implanted into another selected bone portion within during a procedure. The method may be used in conjunction with soft tissue re... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162952 | Percutaneous instrument assembly An instrument for multi-level percutaneous spinal procedures. The instrument can include a curved rack having length adapted for at least substantially spanning first and second vertebrae and one or more intermediate vertebrae between the first and second vertebrae.... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162949 | Tibial resection guide A tibial resection guide. The tibial resection guide includes a support member having a longitudinal shaft, and a referencing guide coupled to the longitudinal shaft, the referencing guide defining a referencing slot. The tibial resection guide can also include a cu... | 04/24/2012 |
| RE43328 | Image guided awl/tap/screwdriver A trackable medical instrument for use in a computer assisted image guided medical and surgical navigation systems that generate images during medical and surgical procedures, includes a guide member having an emitter array for being tracked by the system and a driv... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157869 | Knee joint prosthesis system and method for implantation A modular knee prosthesis can include a femoral component having a superiorly extending portion, a first femoral bearing surface and a second femoral bearing surface. The superiorly extending portion can define a first tapered augment receiving surface. A tibial com... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157866 | Method and apparatus for performing a less invasive shoulder procedure A method and apparatus of performing a procedure relative to the glenohumeral joint. Resection of the glenoid and/or the humerus can proceed through an incision formed near the glenohumeral joint. The incision can be formed generally near a superior-lateral portion ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157802 | Intramedullary implant with locking and compression devices An intramedullary fixation device includes an intramedullary implant having a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis, a two-component compression device and a two-component locking device, both devices preassembled in the longitudinal bore. The intramedullary i... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152853 | Knee prosthesis with rotatable post A knee joint prosthesis for implantation to replace a portion of a knee joint. The knee joint prosthesis includes a tibial tray and a bearing member that engages the tibial tray. The prosthesis also includes an insert with a base that is fixed to the bearing member ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8150494 | Apparatus for registering a physical space to image space A method and apparatus for registering physical space to image space is disclosed. The system allows for determining fiducial markers as pixels or voxels in image data. The system can correlate and register the determined fiducial points with fiducial markers in phy... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147546 | Method and apparatus for graft fixation A method and apparatus for surgically coupling a soft tissue replacement into a tunnel of a bone are disclosed. The method includes forming a loop of a soft tissue or soft tissue replacement. A pair of prosthetics are coupled to the loop of soft tissue to form an ar... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147498 | Method and apparatus for assembling implants An apparatus and method for implanting a prosthesis includes implanting a first component into a recess in a bone. The first component defines a main body defining a receiving portion and a locating bore. A second component is located into engagement with the first ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142774 | Methods of treatment using electromagnetic field stimulated stem cells Methods of modifying stem cells and compositions of modified stem cells, in particular mesenchymal stem cells, using electric or electromagnetic fields. In various embodiments, the present invention's methods are for the treatment of a human or other mammal subject ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142502 | Stable cartilage defect repair plug An apparatus and method of distributing a load to a cartilage defect repair plug is provided. A load is applied to a first articulation layer. The load is distributed to a second layer and the load is transferred in the normal direction to the first density of subch... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142342 | Blood separating device A device for separating components of a composition according to density. The device includes a rotatable chamber and a plurality of buoys. The rotatable chamber has an axis of rotation. The plurality of buoys are positioned within the rotatable chamber and about th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137608 | Crosslinked polymeric material with enhanced strength and process for manufacturing A radiation crosslinked (50 kGy), pressure-treated UHMWPE material has been developed by applying compressive force on a crosslinked polymer in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction. The deformed material is then cooled while held in a deformed state. The res... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137382 | Method and apparatus for coupling anatomical features A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137361 | Method and apparatus for constant force tensor/ligament balancer A tensor/ligament balancer for use in measuring a gap existing between an anatomy is provided. The tensor/ligament balancer can include a first paddle. The tensor/ligament balancer can also include a second paddle movable relative to the first paddle. The tensor/lig... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137358 | Method and apparatus for positioning an implant A method for using a jig to position an implant at an implantation site of a bone. The method includes the following: tapping the implantation site using a tapping device; axially threading the jig into the implantation site using an insertion tool; adjusting the po... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137354 | Localized cartilage defect therapy Methods of repairing cartilage defects are provided. The cartilage defect is identified and shaped to prepare the cartilage defect for a localized therapy. The cartilage defect is isolated with an isolation device. The localized therapy is then delivered to the cart... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133389 | Method and apparatus for preparing platelet rich plasma and concentrates thereof The PRP separator-concentrator of this invention is suitable for office use or emergency use for trauma victims. The PRP separator comprises a motorized centrifugal separation assembly, and a concentrator assembly. The centrifugal separator assembly comprises a cent... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133234 | Patient specific acetabular guide and method An acetabular system includes an acetabular guide having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface made to conform to an acetabular rim surface around an acetabulum of a patient in accordance with a three-dimensional image... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128658 | Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to bone A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. A bone engaging fastener is coupled to bone. A second fastener is coupled to a suture construction. The second fastener is coupled to the first fastene... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123993 | Method for creating a mold for a knee brace and a knee brace Disclosed is a method for producing a three-dimensional composite structure and a method for producing the mold for the three-dimensional composite structure. The mold is formed of at least one rigid die member and a second thermoplastic die member. The second therm... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123815 | Multiple bearing acetabular prosthesis A prosthesis to replace a portion of the anatomy, such as the acetabulum, can include a first portion. A second prosthesis portion can be positioned relative to the shell to provide the bearing surface to articulate with a femoral head prosthesis or femoral head. Th... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123814 | Method and appartus for acetabular reconstruction A trial system for a prosthesis is described. The prosthesis can include an acetabular prosthesis generally for implantation in an acetabulum and the surrounding pelvis. The acetabular prosthesis includes an acetabular cup having a substantially concave inner surfac... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123813 | Pyrocarbon orthopedic implant An orthopedic prosthetic device having at least one pyrocarbon insert is provided. The prosthetic device can include a prosthetic component having an articulating surface and a bone engagement surface. The articulating surface can be formed of a material that is dis... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8123758 | Femoral guide for implanting a femoral knee prosthesis Disclosed is a modular femoral sizing guide which facilitates the selection and rotational orientation of a femoral prosthetic for a resected femur. The femoral sizing guide has a base which is coupled to the resected femur. An extension portion which is configured ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119013 | Method of separating a selected component from a multiple component material A separator that uses centrifugation to fractionate a suspension such as blood comprises a separation container and a buoy. The buoy is carried in the separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in a suspension. T... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118868 | Method and apparatus for attaching soft tissue to an implant A system and method for attaching soft tissue to a prosthetic implant can include a prosthetic component that defines a soft tissue attachment region having an attachment surface thereon. A first construct can be formed of porous metal and be removably coupled to th... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118836 | Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to a bone A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114163 | Method and apparatus for adjusting height and angle for a radial head A modular prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a radius. The prosthesis system includes a head component having a first connection portion that connects to a second connection portion and a collar component having the second connection portion and ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112292 | Method and apparatus for optimizing a therapy A method and apparatus to perform a procedure that can include a processor assisted surgical procedure. During the procedure patient space and image space can be registered to allow for tracking of various tracking sensors. An instrument can be placed relative to pa... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110005 | Modular prosthesis and use thereof for replacing a radial head A modular prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius includes a monolithic stem component, a head component, and a locking mechanism formed by the stem and head components. The stem component defines a stem anchoring portion having a lo... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109965 | Method and apparatus for soft tissue fixation A positioning member may be released to move an anchor member to a holding position. The positioning member being operable to be held in a selected orientation until the anchor member is in a selected position. ... | 02/07/2012 |
