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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187309 | Screw locking systems for bone plates Bone screws have heads which are provided with a hex socket as well as a threaded portion. A screw driver system includes a hex driver and a threaded driver. The screw driver system permits driving the screw through a plate system into a bone until desired compressi... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182491 | Rigidly guided implant placement A system for guiding an implant to an optimal placement within a patient includes a trajectory guide for guiding instruments along a selected trajectory and a trajectory fixation device for fixing the trajectory guide in a selected position. The trajectory guide def... | 05/22/2012 |
| 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 |
| 8152810 | Spinal fixation tool set and method A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws includes a pair of end guide tools that receive opposite ends of the rod in channels and under manipulation by a surgeon facilitate transport of the rod toward the bone screws attached ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142436 | Retraction tube for use with bone screw A retractor system and method for locating and placing a polyaxial screw while substantially simultaneously retracting tissue is shown and described. The retractor has a channel that facilitates introducing a rod into the polyaxial screw. Various embodiments are sho... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8114094 | Device for introducing an anchor element into a bone A device for introducing an anchor element into a bone, having a loop of thread extending laterally from said anchor element. The device has an elongate body having a distal end which can be inserted into the anchor element in a rotationally locked manner. A distal ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114093 | Targeting device The invention relates to an aiming, or targeting, device which is used to guide and place longitudinal bone fixing means in a predetermined direction with respect to a bone fixing device. The aiming device includes securing means, which can be detachably secured to ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8105328 | Multiple implant dispensing driver Instruments and methods are provided for delivering multiple implants to multiple implant locations in a patient without requiring a second implant to be loaded onto or engaged to the delivery instrument after delivery of a first implant. The implants can be sequent... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100916 | Instrument for inserting, adjusting and removing a surgical implant An instrument for inserting, adjusting and engaging an implant, such as a polyaxial screw of a spinal fixation system, includes at least one retractable tab for engaging a corresponding recess on the implant and a shaft that moves relative to the retractable tab. Th... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8052691 | Spring loaded fixation element insertion device The invention relates to a device for attaching fixation elements to bone, having a longitudinal member with a channel extending therein adapted for receiving at least one fixation element. A shaft extends within the channel and is positioned coaxially within at lea... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048115 | Surgical tool and method for implantation of a dynamic bone anchor A surgical implantation tool and method is provided for implanting a dynamic bone anchor into a vertebra. The tool has an internal bore in which the deflectable post fits and a socket which engages the bone anchor. A quick release mechanism secures the deflectable p... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8029514 | Bone screw removal system A bone screw removal system for a bone screw retaining system that includes an implant having a plate, which defines a plurality of transversely extending bores that are configured to receive a bone screw for engaging the plate to the cervical spine, and an elastica... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8016836 | Bone screw driver A bone screw driver (12) for inserting a bone screw (14) into a bone region (218A) includes a driver shaft (12B) that selectively engages the bone screw (14). The bone screw (14) includes a screw threaded region (14A)... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8002778 | Crosspin and method for inserting the same during soft ligament repair A method for securing a soft tissue replacement in a bone tunnel includes forming a first and second tunnel in the bone. The second tunnel intersects the first tunnel and defines a first and second access passage. A first flexible member is passed through the tunnel... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002812 | Bone fixation implant system and method A bone-fastening system includes an implant with a threaded screw, a distal nut with a threaded bore, and a proximal washer which may also be threaded. An instrument for implanting the implant includes a handle and a barrel terminating in a holder for the washer. A ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7981116 | Radiolucent screwdriver for orthopedic surgery A surgical tool for inserting a surgical implant in a body and a method of performing a surgical procedure, wherein the tool is composed of materials consisting essentially of radiolucent materials. In one embodiment the radiolucent materials comprise plastic. In an... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7981117 | Screw placement guide A screw placement guide tool for use in minimally invasive surgery has a proximal handle portion, an extension member extending distally from the handle portion, and an alignment element connected transversely to a distal portion of the extension member and having a... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7947047 | Medical screwdrivers and methods The invention provides a medical screwdriver having a sleeve that can be coupled to the medical screwdriver without the need to align the sleeve to the medical screwdriver. The medical screwdriver includes a body portion having a receiver, a drive shaft, a sleeve, a... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947048 | Screwdriver for handling a screw in the body of a person or an animal A screwdriver serves for handling a screw in the body of a person or an animal. The screwdriver has a handle, and a stem permanently connected to said handle. An outer tube surrounds the stem. A locking mechanism has a locking element engaging into a locking point i... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7927341 | Nail plate and jig therefor A humeral fracture fixation system is provided and includes a nail-plate fixation device having a plate-like head portion, an intramedullary nail portion, and a bent neck portion therebetween which creates an angle between the plate and nail portions. The upper surf... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922724 | Rod reducer An instrument is provided for use in orthopedic surgery, such as for reduction of spinal rods. In one embodiment, a shaft is pivotably connected to a plate with an aperture, and a sleeve is slidable over the shaft and plate. A base member can be provided for ease in... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922730 | Subtalar arthroeresis implant trial system In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, an implantation tool includes an elongate inner shaft having first and second ends. The tool also includes a first post coupled to the elongate inner shaft proximate the first end of the elongate i... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922731 | Surgical instrument and osteosynthesis device A surgical instrument for applying and fixing a fixation screw to a threaded section of a head of a bone anchorage element comprises a distal end and a proximal end, a first tool member and a second tool member. The first tool member is arranged at the distal end an... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7914538 | Suture anchor inserter An inserter for inserting a suture anchor into bone. The inserter has external markings that uniquely identify the orientations and the relative longitudinal positions of at least two suture passages through a suture anchor releasably engaged with the inserter. The ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914539 | Tissue fixation device A fixation device for securing tissue to a bone. The fixation device includes an anchor having a hollow body defining a longitudinal passage, and a plug configured to be received in at least a portion of the passage. The body comprises a cylindrical portion and a ta... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914536 | Bone repair device and method A device for repairing a bone disorder using a polyaxial screw. The device has a pivoted lever mounted rotatably to an extension of a bone screw and which extends essentially at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the extension to which it is mounted and i... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909835 | Auxiliary instrument for fixing rod An auxiliary instrument for fixing a rod places a detent pin on a head portion of the screw. The auxiliary instrument comprises an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder, a first lever and a second lever. The inner cylinder has a plurality of claw portions and an opening... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909834 | Self retaining set screw inserter A self retaining screw inserter for inserting, positioning and removing a set screw of a spinal fixation system, includes an active reverse-collet retainer. The active reverse-collet retainer has fingers configured to move outward to engage and retain a set screw. W... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7901413 | Surgical locking screw and driver arrangement A surgical screw and driver arrangement whereby the end of the driver is vertically inserted and removed from the slotted end of the surgical screw and whereby the end of the driver is attached to and removed from the slotted end of the surgical screw by a quarter t... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7887539 | Spinal rod approximators Spinal rod approximator for seating a stabilizing rod in a rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant and inserting a closure mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, a spinal rod approximator is provided including a body with gripping branches, inserter shaft, thre... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7887547 | Bone screw retaining system An implant, particularly for the spinal column, comprises a plate having openings, bone-anchoring members capable of being accommodated in the openings and at least one split-ring capable of holding the members in the orifices. The split-ring can come into direct co... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7887548 | Screw insertion guide tube with window A surgical device suitable for use in spinal fusion of the cervical vertebrae is provided. The surgical device includes an inner tubular body and an outer tubular body. The inner and outer tubular body each has a lengthwise region and a distal portion with a discont... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7850699 | Device for extraction of pins at fixation means for fixation of bone fragments at bone fractures A device for extraction of pins of fixation means for fixation of bone fragments at bone fractures is adapted to pull a pin (7) of the fixation means in a backwards direction relative to a sleeve (6) of the fixation means in order to withdraw a front p... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846167 | Driver assembly and fastener apparatus A driver assembly may include a fastener and a driver. The fastener may have a head with upper and lower surfaces. An engagement portion may be located in the upper surface proximate a perimeter portion thereof. A shank may extend from the lower surface of the head ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7842044 | Instruments and methods for bone anchor engagement and spinal rod reduction An instrument for engaging a bone anchor may include a first implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end and a second implant engaging member having a proximal end and a distal end. The second implant engaging member may be integrally connected to... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7776040 | System for use in spinal stabilization An apparatus for persuading an orthopedic rod into position in an orthopedic device such as an implant or coupling element is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body, a pusher member and a trigger slidingly coupling the pusher member to the body. The pusher member ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771459 | Fastener having torque optimized head Disclosed is a medical fastener that can be mounted to a bone of a patient. The medical fastener can include a head portion comprising a recess having a first portion, a second tapered portion extending from the first portion, and a third cylindrical portion extendi... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7771429 | Surgical tool for holding and inserting fasteners Surgical tools and methods for inserting fasteners into a patient. The tools may be loaded to hold multiple fasteners at a single time. The tools may include an elongated shape for insertion into the patient and placement at a predetermined position. A dispensing me... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766920 | Cannulated fastener system A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7758584 | Minimally invasive fixation system A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve po... | 07/20/2010 |
