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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959654 | Vertebral fixing system The present invention relates to a vertebral fixing system adapted to be mounted on a vertebra of the spine to connect it to a rod. Said fixing system comprises: a connecting part adapted to face the rib and/or said transverse process and to be connected to said rod... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7942878 | Two members cerclage tool A cerclage tool for placement of a wire around a bone for internal fixation of the bone comprising a first member having a handle portion, a central portion and a first bent tube portion and a second member having a handle portion, a central portion and a second ben... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935136 | Facet joint fusion devices and methods A method for promoting fusion of and/or stabilizing a facet joint between two adjacent vertebrae comprises clamping the two adjacent vertebrae across the facet joint to apply a compressive force across the joint. Apparatus for promoting fusion of and/or stabilizing ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7833227 | Cable and crimp for bone surgery A surgical cable and crimp device is provided. The cable has an enlargement (bead) affixed to one of its ends. The crimp member includes two holes. One of the holes includes a slot and a cavity. The cavity is sized to accept the bead of the cable, and the slot is si... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7806895 | Thoracic closure device and methods A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7776039 | Anterior cruciate ligament tether A device and method to provide a surgically inserted internal tether between the femur and tibia is provided which will prevent distraction of the healing anterior cruciate ligament in all degrees of flexion and extension, at all times. The anterior cruciate ligamen... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7704252 | Sternal reconstruction system A sternal reconstruction system for securing parts of a sternum includes at least one flexible cable with crimp fitting, at least one cannulated screw and at least one reconstruction plate. Circumferential or parasternal fixation may be brought about by use of a ste... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7648504 | Bioabsorbable band system A bioabsorbable band system is provided. The system comprises a bioabsorbable elongated band and two locking member systems. This band system may be used to heal bone fractures or osteotomies. ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7625373 | Cable anchor for attaching elastic cable to a bony substrate An anchoring fastener is adapted for attaching an elastic cable to a substrate, and is suitable for use in stabilizing and fixating a bony fracture with an elastic cable having known diameter and elastic properties. The invention includes: a generally annular collar... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7611513 | Greater trochanteric re-attachment device A greater trochanter re-attachment device for use in transfemoral revision surgery which comprises a bracket adapted to be attached to a femoral prosthesis with which it is to be used. The bracket has adjustable clamping elements adapted to extend from the brackets ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7582089 | Multi-use linkage device A linkage device that can be connected with other linkage devices and to itself, the linkage device comprising a strip having a first end and a second end, a closure hub attached to the first end of the strip and having an opening to receive a second end and a locki... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7582088 | Bone fixing device Bone fixing devices include (I) a surgical cable having a first end and a second end and (II) at least a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate. The first and second fixing plates are respectively provided with first and second central holes and first and seco... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7556630 | Flexible member tensioning instruments and methods An instrument for tensioning a flexible elongate member in a surgical procedure includes a tensioning mechanism engageable to a portion of the flexible elongate member and operable to apply a tensioning force to the elongate member. The instrument includes a distal ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7520887 | Interspinous device for impeding the movements of two successive vertebrae, and method for making a pad designed for it An interspinous device for impeding the movements of two successive vertebrae (8, 9) of the spinal column. In some embodiments, the device includes two pads (2a, 2b; 11a, 11b; 20a, 20 | 04/21/2009 |
| 7481828 | Vertebral fixing system The present invention relates to a vertebral fixing system adapted to be mounted on a vertebra of the spine to connect it to a rod. The fixing system comprises: a connecting part adapted to face the rib and/or the transverse process and to be connected to the rod; a... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7367978 | Adjustable spinal tether An improved apparatus is provided to allow for an adjustable length tether for use in the spine and other parts of the body. The tether comprises an artificial strand with an eyelet formed in one end, the other end being looped through the eyelet. The other end is t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7347850 | Adhesion barriers applicable by minimally invasive surgery and methods of use thereof Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use with minimally invasive surgery applicators are disclosed. The disclosure includes compositions and methods for in situ formation of hydrogels using minimally invasive surgical techniques.... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7326222 | Suture tensioning device A device for tensioning suture which includes two telescopically slidable cannulated tubes. An adjustment wheel is coupled to and turns a threaded post which is threadingly engaged with the proximal end of one of the slidable tubes. A suture end is passed through th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326249 | Flexible spine stabilization systems A spine stabilization system includes a flexible member attachable to a portion of the spinal column. The member includes components that are oriented and function similar to the natural fiber orientation of the anterior longitudinal ligament and annulus tissue. The... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316688 | Cutting and forming device A cutting and forming device includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and a housing. The outer sleeve has a longitudinal axis, a front end, a rear end, and a borehole having an borehole axis. The inner sleeve, can be rotated in the outer sleeve's borehole and incl... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7294130 | Distal radius fracture fixation plate having K-wire hole structured to fix a K-wire in one dimension relative to the plate A fixation plate includes a set of threaded peg holes adapted to individually receive fixation pegs therethrough and non-threaded alignment holes having a relatively smaller diameter than the peg holes and preferably sized to closely receive a K-wire. The alignment ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282053 | Method of using fracture fixation plate for performing osteotomy A fixation plate includes a set of threaded peg holes adapted to individually receive fixation pegs therethrough and non-threaded alignment holes having a relatively smaller diameter than the peg holes and preferably sized to closely receive a K-wire. The alignment ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261946 | Block copolymers of acrylates and methacrylates with fluoroalkenes A block copolymer comprising a fluorinated block and a non-fluorinated block and method of making the block copolymer are provided. Also provided herein are a coating on an implantable device comprising the block copolymer and method of using the implantable device.... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255701 | System, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. A sequence for a method in accordance with various embodiments the invention i... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250054 | Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. Systems and methods provide a clamping body, a clamping mechanism, and a force... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238204 | Shock-absorbing intervertebral implant The invention relates to an intervertebral implant comprising a spacer designed to be applied between two spinous processes of two vertebrae. The spacer comprises: two elements (10, 12) made of a first material, and each presenting a first end (10a,... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235091 | Apparatus and method for fixation of ankle syndesmosis The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis, the apparatus comprising a pair of buttons secured together by means of a first suture, a second suture being secured to one of the pair of button... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229441 | Flexible systems for spinal stabilization and fixation Systems for spinal stabilization and fixation replace, reconstruct or augment the spinal ligamentous and/or bony tissues resected during surgical procedures. The spinal stabilization system includes at least an implant configured to span the intervertebral disc spac... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7207993 | Apparatus and method for repairing the femur A method and apparatus for repairing the femur. A connector is provided having a claw-like member to engage with the greater trochanter. Along the body of the connector are a plurality of cable apertures and cable screws to receive and engage with cables that loop a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7166112 | Device for determining distance between two points in a surgical site A device for use by a surgeon to determine the distance between two points within a surgical site, the device having a gripper retractably and flexibly connected to a body by a retractor having a proximal spring portion and a distal portion comprising a cable. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166087 | Breastshield with multi-pressure and expansible chamber construction, related breastpump and method Inner and outer shield parts of a breastshield are joined to form an enclosure defining a pressurizable chamber. The inner shield part has at least a portion thereof movable relative to the outer shield part when the chamber is subject to a negative or a positive pr... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150757 | Adjustable line locks and methods A line lock includes a body at least partially bounding a primary passageway, a secondary passageway, and a working passageway. In one embodiment at least a portion of the working passageway is disposed between the primary passageway and the secondary passageway suc... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7122036 | Connector for an osteosynthesis system intended to provide a connection between two rods of a spinal osteosynthesis system, osteosynthesis system using such a connector, and method of implanting such an osteosynthesis system A connector for an osteosynthesis system is intended to provide a connection between a rigid correction rod of circular cross section and a transverse connection element of a spinal osteosynthesis system. The connector comprises a hook having a first semicylindrical... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115129 | Bone compression devices and systems and methods of contouring and using same The invention relates to bone compression devices and bone compression systems, and in particular, to bone compression devices and systems for use in connection with vertebrae. The bone compression devices and bone compression systems are disposed, or installed, alo... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112221 | Prosthesis A prosthetic implant is described for surgical implantation in a hand of a patient comprising an elongate flexible member (24; 32; 51) for passing snugly around a surgically exposed bone (21) of the hand, the elongate flexible member (24; 32; 51... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7094251 | Apparatus and method for securing a suture A suture retainer has an upper or cover section and a lower or base section which cooperate to define passages through which portions of a suture extend. Projections on the cover section of the retainer extend into recesses on the base section of the retainer. A cen... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094240 | Flexible member tensioning instruments and methods An instrument for tensioning a flexible elongate member in a surgical procedure includes a tensioning mechanism engageable to a portion of the flexible elongate member and operable to apply a tensioning force to the elongate member. The instrument includes a distal ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090676 | Adjustable bone plates Bone plates having an adjustable joint, and methods of using the bone plates to fix bones. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087083 | Self locking fixable intervertebral implant An intervertebral implant which includes a block (10) with two grooves (12, 14) on opposite sides and on the longitudinal axis (A) of the block (10). The block (10) has two lateral walls and a fixing tie (16), where a first end ( | 08/08/2006 |
| 7070605 | Great saphenous vein varix treatment tool An appliance 10 for large saphenous vein varix treatment comprises a stainless steel guide wire 1 provided on a distal end with a guide portion 11 and on a proximal end with a coupled portion 12, an absorption thread 2 connected to... | 07/04/2006 |
