http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgery-dtnewntc606.php USPTO Class 606 - Surgery en-us Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 1000 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 141 31 http://www.freshpatents.com/index.php?rss=true http://www.freshpatents.com/images/freshpatentsnav_rss.gif http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-apparatus-for-improved-post-operative-ocular-optical-performance-dt20090528ptan20090137988.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Techniques, systems are described for performing laser eye surgery. In one aspect, a method for improving an optical function of an eye includes preparing the eye for surgery by determining an optical characteristic of the eye. Laser marking pulses are applied to generate a laser mark in a region of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-apparatus-for-laser-treatment-of-the-crystalline-lens-dt20090528ptan20090137991.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Methods and apparatus for laser treatment of the crystalline lens. Implementations of the described methods and apparatus include a laser treatment of a lens of an eye includes defining a target boundary of a target region in the lens, applying surgical laser pulses to the target boundary effectively resulting in... http://www.freshpatents.com/Ophthalmic-laser-treatment-device-dt20090528ptan20090137989.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A light-permeable member (lens 3) is provided to lead laser beams to an eyeball (2), and a spacer member (refrigerator forming portion 14) is provided to maintain a predetermined space (refrigerator chamber 13) between the light-permeable member (lens 3) and the eyeball (2). The eyeball (2) is cooled by introducing... http://www.freshpatents.com/Optical-system-for-correction-of-tissue-induced-aberration-dt20090528ptan20090137990.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A multi-photon fluoroscopy microscope employs an electronically controlled diffraction mask to affect correcting phase adjustments in an incident waveform to allow a precise focus of the stimulating beam of light to a focal point within tissue having a varying and inhomogeneous index of refraction.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-method-for-treating-glaucoma-dt20090528ptan20090137992.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An irrigating probe for providing a flow of liquid to the trabecular meshwork of the eye has a first, guide prong that contacts the cornea to position a second, irrigator prong proximate the trabecular meshwork. The irrigator prong has at least one outlet port communicating with an internal flow channel... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-apparatus-for-integrated-cataract-surgery-dt20090528ptan20090137993.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Techniques, apparatus and systems for cataract surgery. Implementation of the described techniques, apparatus and systems includes a method for cataract eye surgery is presented, including: determining a surgical target region in a lens of the eye and applying laser pulses to photodisrupt a portion of the determined target region before... http://www.freshpatents.com/Adaptive-control-of-optical-pulses-for-laser-medicine-dt20090528ptan20090137994.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Tissue is treated by irradiating it with a sequence of optical pulses that are directed in sequence to various sites on the tissue. During the irradiation sequence, one or more tissue properties are measured at a site(s) that has already been irradiated. These measurements are used to adjust the parameters... http://www.freshpatents.com/Nonablative-and-ablative-tissue-treatment-method-and-device-dt20090528ptan20090137996.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Methods and devices for treatment of tissue which first apply a nonablative form of electromagnetic energy to a region of tissue to create a plurality of treatment zones containing coagulated tissue and subsequently apply an ablative form of electromagnetic energy to the coagulated tissue in the treatment zones in order... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-for-electromagnetic-radiation-dermatology-and-head-for-use-therewith-dt20090528ptan20090137995.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A system for treating a selected dermatological problem and a head for use with such system are provided. The head may include an optical waveguide having a first end to which EM radiation appropriate for treating the condition is applied. The waveguide also has a skin-contacting second end opposite the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Interventional-system-providing-tissue-ablation-cooling-dt20090528ptan20090137997.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An interventional system integrates a laser optical cooling unit into a medical catheter device for treating coronary artery disease (CAD) to safely steer and control cardiac tissue temperature and thermal patterns to prevent cardiac disease, tissue damage and myocardial ischemia or infarction, for example. An interventional system provides tissue ablation... http://www.freshpatents.com/Expandable-vein-ligator-catheter-having-multiple-electrode-leads-and-method-dt20090528ptan20090137998.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A catheter includes a plurality of primary leads to deliver energy for ligating a hollow anatomical structure. Each of the primary leads includes an electrode located at the working end of the catheter. Separation is maintained between the primary leads such that each primary lead can individually receive power of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-of-and-system-for-selective-cell-destruction-dt20090528ptan20090137999.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Method and apparatus for the ionization of living cells where an optical device (14) delivers an optical pulse having an optical field power which is modified locally by an optical field power modifying means (18) to effect ionization and destruction of living cells (16).... http://www.freshpatents.com/Cryosurgical-devices-and-methods-for-endometrial-ablation-dt20090528ptan20090138000.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A cryoablation system including a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis, an expandable balloon extending from the distal end of the cannula and fluidly connected to a source of heat transfer fluid by at least one fluid path, a pump for circulating the heat... http://www.freshpatents.com/Determining-patient-specific-vapor-treatment-and-delivery-parameters-dt20090528ptan20090138001.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Methods and systems for determining patient specific treatment parameters for delivering vapor to the lung to treat lung tissue. In some embodiments vapor is delivered to the lung to cause coagulative necrosis, inducing fibrosis and thereby reducing the volume of at least one segment of the lung. The delivery parameters... http://www.freshpatents.com/Double-row-fixation-system-medial-row-anchor-placement-system-dt20090528ptan20090138002.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An instrument is disclosed including: a top jaw member extending between a proximal end and a distal end and including a first top anchor target slot and a second top anchor target slot; a bottom jaw member extending between a proximal end and a distal end and including a first... http://www.freshpatents.com/Cordless-medical-cauterization-and-cutting-device-dt20090528ptan20090138003.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A cordless cautery and cutting surgical device includes a modular battery and a surgical handle. The battery has a cordless radio-frequency-signal-generation assembly generating an output radio-frequency signal and a first selectively removable connector part. The surgical handle has a first handle body portion with a bipolar cautery and cutting end... http://www.freshpatents.com/Cordless-power-assisted-medical-cauterization-and-cutting-device-dt20090528ptan20090138006.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A cordless cautery and cutting surgical device includes a modular battery and a surgical handle operable to removably hold the battery thereto. The handle has a cordless radio-frequency-signal-generation assembly and a surgical bipolar end effector having jaws and a cutting blade therebetween. The signal-generation assembly selectively supplies radio-frequency signal to... http://www.freshpatents.com/Endocardial-dispersive-electrode-for-use-with-a-monopolar-rf-ablation-pen-dt20090528ptan20090138008.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Methods and devices for forming a lesion in a target tissue having a cavity within a first RF electrode and a second RF electrode can be coupled to opposite poles of an RF current source. The second electrode can be inserted into the tissue cavity and expanded to contact the... http://www.freshpatents.com/High-sensitivity-pressure-sensing-probe-dt20090528ptan20090138007.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A medical probe includes an insertion tube, having a longitudinal axis and having a distal end. A distal tip is disposed at the distal end of the insertion tube and is configured to be brought into contact with a body tissue. A joint couples the distal tip to the distal... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-method-for-field-ablation-prediction-dt20090528ptan20090138004.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A system for determining field of ablation is disclosed. The system includes a power source configured to generate electromagnetic energy and an energy applicator coupled to the power source. The energy applicator is configured to be inserted into tissue and to provide electromagnetic energy to a target volume. The system... http://www.freshpatents.com/Targeted-cooling-of-deployable-microwave-antenna-dt20090528ptan20090138005.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for the treatment of tissue with microwave energy. The devices and methods disclosed herein utilize an antenna assembly which includes an elongate member, an outer conductor, an inner conductor, at least a portion of which is deployable, and a cooling system. The... http://www.freshpatents.com/Magnetically-guided-energy-delivery-apparatus-dt20090528ptan20090138009.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 This invention describes an energy delivery apparatus for delivering electrical energy at a target location, said energy delivery apparatus being usable in combination with a magnetic field and comprising an electrical conductor having a substantially elongated configuration; an electrode for delivering electrical energy at the target location, with the electrode... http://www.freshpatents.com/Wedge-coupling-dt20090528ptan20090138010.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A wedge coupling for coupling a tubing to a housing is disclosed. The wedge coupling includes a base having an opening defined therein and configured to receive a portion of the tubing therethrough and a plurality of prongs disposed on the base and around an inner periphery of the opening.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Intermittent-ablation-rf-driving-for-moderating-return-electrode-temperature-dt20090528ptan20090138011.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An ablation system comprising a source of electrical ablation energy having first second and third power outputs it is disclosed. A first conductor is coupled to the first power output on the source of electrical energy. A second conductor is coupled to the second power output on the source of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Electrode-with-rotatably-deployable-sheath-dt20090528ptan20090138012.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A sheath system for selectively covering a distal end of an electrocautery blade is provided. The sheath system includes a hub having a body portion defining a lumen therethrough and a sheath having a body portion defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen of the sheath is configured and dimensioned to... http://www.freshpatents.com/Electrosurgical-tool-with-moveable-electrode-that-can-be-operated-in-a-cutting-mode-or-a-coagulation-mode-dt20090528ptan20090138013.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An electrosurgical instrument is provided. The electrosurgical instrument includes an active electrode in close proximity to a return electrode. The active electrode has a first thermal diffusivity. The second electrode has a second thermal diffusivity greater than the first thermal diffusivity. The volume, shape, and thermal diffusivity of the second... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-method-for-securing-bone-dt20090528ptan20090138014.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An anchor connected with a suture is moved through a passage between opposite sides of a bone. The anchor is then pivoted to change its orientation. A second anchor is connected with the suture. While tension is maintained in the suture, the suture is secured against movement relative to the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Spinal-implants-and-methods-dt20090528ptan20090138015.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Spinal implants are disclosed that can be used for annular repair, facet unloading, disc height preservation, disc decompression, or for sealing a portal through which an intervertebral implant was placed. In some embodiments, an implant is placed within the intervertebral disc space, primarily within the region of the annulus fibrosus.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Variable-angle-orthopaedic-reamer-driver-dt20090528ptan20090138016.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An orthopaedic reamer driver includes a tubular housing having at least one first positioning feature. A driveshaft within the housing has a drive end. A variable angle cap is pivotally coupled with the housing adjacent the drive end. The variable angle cap includes at least one leg extending along a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgical-sagittal-saw-blade-including-a-guide-bar-a-blade-head-and-drive-rods-for-pivoting-the-blade-head-dt20090528ptan20090138017.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A surgical sagittal saw blade that including a guide bar shaped to be releasably secured in a static position to a complementary surgical sagittal saw. A blade is mounted to the guide bar to pivot around a pivot point. The blade has teeth located outside of the guide bar. Drive... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-devices-for-minimally-invasive-spinal-fixation-element-placement-dt20090528ptan20090138056.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal... http://www.freshpatents.com/Spacer-insertion-instrument-dt20090528ptan20090138055.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A percutaneous and minimally invasive instrument for inserting an interspinous process spacer into a patient is disclosed. The insertion instrument includes a first assembly connected to a handle assembly. The first assembly includes an inner shaft located inside an outer shaft and configured for relative translational motion with respect to... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-apparatus-for-pivotable-guide-surfaces-for-arthroplasty-dt20090528ptan20090138018.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Cutting guides, cutting tools, and soft tissue management techniques permit the use of pivoting guide surfaces to facilitate in controlling the sweep or arc of a cutting tool used in connection with resection and arthroplasty procedures. In accordance with one embodiment, a guide structure is provided with one or more... http://www.freshpatents.com/Use-of-micro-and-miniature-position-sensing-devices-for-use-in-tka-and-tha-dt20090528ptan20090138019.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A system for assisting in a surgical process, comprising: (a) a surgical device taken from a group consisting of a surgical tool and a surgical implant; (b) a positional sensor carried by the surgical device, the positional sensor including a wireless transmitter and associated circuitry for transmitting sensor data from... http://www.freshpatents.com/Generating-mri-images-usable-for-the-creation-of-3d-bone-models-employed-to-make-customized-arthroplasty-jigs-dt20090528ptan20090138020.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Disclosed herein is a method of creating a customized arthroplasty jig. The method may include: generating two-dimensional MRI images of a patient's joint area to undergo arthroplasty; electronically orienting the two dimensional MRI image slices to account for the patient's joint area being randomly physically oriented in a scanning area... http://www.freshpatents.com/Instrument-assembly-for-use-in-knee-joint-replacement-surgery-dt20090528ptan20090138021.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An instrument assembly for use in knee joint replacement surgery is provided including a base instrument having a tibial plate, a femoral plate, a tibial arm having a plate end and a control end, a femoral arm having a plate end and a control end, wherein the femoral plate is... http://www.freshpatents.com/Ocular-implant-delivery-system-and-method-thereof-dt20090528ptan20090138022.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Systems and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One system has a delivery instrument, with a non-linear axis, configured to be inserted into an anterior chamber of an eye and moved to a location proximate a physiologic outflow pathway of the eye. The delivery instrument carries an implant that... http://www.freshpatents.com/Actuator-handle-for-use-with-medical-device-deployment-systems-dt20090528ptan20090138023.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An actuator handle for use with an implantable medical device deployment system. The actuator handle includes a first actuator and a second actuator for manipulating and controlling first and second retaining members of the deployment system to effectuate release of a medical device from the deployment system.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgical-auxiliary-tool-for-covering-of-exo-serous-membrane-exposed-tumor-and-method-of-preventing-dissipation-of-tumor-cell-attributed-to-intra-body-cavity-surgical-manipulation-therewith-dt20090528ptan20090138024.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A convenient surgical auxiliary tool for covering of exo-serous membrane exposed tumor, capable of preventing any man-caused dissipation of tumor cells attributed to surgical manipulation in the digestive organs, etc. There is provided a surgical auxiliary tool comprising a pair of frame members having the respective free end portions rotatably... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-systems-and-methods-for-forming-a-working-platform-of-a-robotic-instrument-system-by-manipulation-of-components-having-controllably-rigidity-dt20090528ptan20090138025.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Robotic instrument systems, apparatus, and methods for controllably manipulating the rigidity of a distal portion of one or more sheath catheters advanced through an elongate sheath to controllably form a temporary, substantially rigid platform from which other robotically controlled instruments may be manipulated. The platform is formed by one or... http://www.freshpatents.com/Water-dermabrasion-and-skincare-device-and-method-thereof-dt20090528ptan20090138026.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A water dermabrasion and skincare device includes a water jet, a positive-pressure air compressor, a negative-pressure air compressor, a three-way flow control valve, a skincare container, a cuticle softening container and a waste water tank. The water jet is formed with a water outlet joint and a water inlet joint,... http://www.freshpatents.com/Dermatome-with-ultrasonic-cutting-blade-dt20090528ptan20090138027.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A dermatome assembly is operable to harvest a skin graft and includes an ultrasonic dermatome and a power supply. The ultrasonic dermatome includes a body and an ultrasonic blade assembly mounted in the body. The blade assembly includes a frequency generator and a cutting horn powered by the frequency generator.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Through-the-scope-tension-member-release-clip-dt20090528ptan20090138028.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An apparatus for deployment of a hemostatic clip comprises a handle assembly, a shaft connected to a distal portion thereof and a clip assembly releasably coupled to a distal portion of the shaft. The clip assembly includes clip arms and a capsule cooperating with the clip arms to provide a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Suture-passing-instrument-and-method-dt20090528ptan20090138029.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 In one embodiment, a continuous suture passer device may include a first jaw, a second jaw, a tissue penetrator which may penetrate through tissue positioned between the first and second jaws, and a suture shuttle which may be releasably secured to the tissue penetrator and adapted to carry a suture.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-and-a-method-for-anastomosis-dt20090528ptan20090138030.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A device (10, 200) for anastomosis of a tubular structure (90) comprises a first and a second member of a generally hollow open configuration, which each includes a rigid part (11, 13) and an elastic part (12), and a connection member (15, 160) for interlocking the first and second members.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Thrombectomy-catheter-with-a-helical-cutter-dt20090528ptan20090138031.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A thrombectomy catheter including two major members: a cutter of the helically wounded structure and also a cutter of the tubular shape which is located coaxially with the first one. The outside diameter of the helical cutter fits inside diameter of tubular one with a small gap. Thus they cold... http://www.freshpatents.com/Tissue-penetration-device-dt20090528ptan20090138032.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A tissue penetration device and method of using same. The tissue penetration device may optionally include sampling and analyzing functions, which may be integrated. An embodiment provides control of a lancet used for sampling blood. Electric field coils or solenoids may drive the lancet using electromagnetic force. Advancement and retraction... http://www.freshpatents.com/Aortic-punch-dt20090528ptan20090138033.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An aortic punch including a handle mechanism and punch cartridge for interchangeability of a variety of cartridges with a common handle.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgical-obturator-dt20090528ptan20090138034.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 In a surgical obturator for piercing a body wall, comprising a tubular housing that at one end forms an introduction tip with a continuously decreasing diameter, and comprising a blade projecting from the introduction tip for making an incision in the body wall, in order to reduce the risk of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Bioabsorbable-detachable-coil-and-methods-of-use-and-manufacture-dt20090528ptan20090138036.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Described herein are various implant delivery methods and systems that include an implantable medical device secured to a pusher wire with biomaterial. The biomaterial is selected to controllably decouple the implantable medical device from the pusher wire after exposure to a flushing agent.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Embolic-filter-device-and-method-of-manufacturing-the-same-dt20090528ptan20090138038.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An embolic filter device and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes reducing a wall thickness of a tube in a central region between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion of the tube; cutting the proximal end portion of the tube to form an... http://www.freshpatents.com/Filter-for-thrombus-capture-catheter-dt20090528ptan20090138035.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 It is an object to provide a filter for thrombus capture catheters with a thin wall and a sufficient strength and a method of producing the same. A filter for thrombus capture catheters is produced by a method comprising the steps of: arranging a plurality of wires so as to... http://www.freshpatents.com/Strain-limiting-tether-for-a-catheter-dt20090528ptan20090138037.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A catheter tip and a catheter system are provided. The catheter tip includes a shaft which comprises at least two segments at a distal end portion thereof, wherein the at least two segments define a reception space for receiving a filter element; an expandable tip body; and at least two... http://www.freshpatents.com/Hemostatic-device-dt20090528ptan20090138039.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A hemostatic device includes a flexible band adapted to be wrapped around a patient's limb at a site on the limb where bleeding is to be stopped, a portion for securing the band in a wrapped state to the limb, a curved plate which is made of a material more... http://www.freshpatents.com/Cranium-apparatus-dt20090528ptan20090138040.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A cranial apparatus for applying pressure and/or decompression to a patient's skull, the cranial apparatus includes: a means for providing left and right reversible inflation against the left and right sides of a patient's skull; a means for providing opposing left and right counter forces in the x-axis; a means... http://www.freshpatents.com/Halogenated-cyclic-lactones-and-polymers-made-therefrom-dt20090528ptan20090138041.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Halogenated cyclic lactones, polymers made from halogenated cyclic lactones and compositions containing such polymers provide antimicrobial properties and are suitable for use in making textiles, medical devices, delivery agents, packaging materials, coatings for such items, and the like.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Adjustable-loop-knotless-anchor-dt20090528ptan20090138042.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An adjustable loop knotless anchor assembly having an adjustable loop suture element that utilizes an adjustable or sliding knot for length adjustment during a tissue repair. The slidable knot is located on a sleeve that is placed into a bone mass for capturing an anchor element. The anchor element captures... http://www.freshpatents.com/Stabilization-system-and-method-dt20090528ptan20090138044.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 The disclosure relates to systems and methods of spinal stabilization. Embodiments include methods of delivering a rod having a non-circular cross-sectional profile using a wire having an accommodating non-circular cross-sectional profile to inhibit movement of a rod relative to the wire. A surgical system can comprise a first sleeve advanced... http://www.freshpatents.com/Threaded-access-cannula-and-methods-of-using-the-same-dt20090528ptan20090138043.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Medical devices and methods for accessing a biological body are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes inserting a cannula at least partially into a vertebra such that a threaded portion of the cannula secures the cannula to a portion of a cortical bone of the vertebra and forms... http://www.freshpatents.com/Distance-keeping-inter-process-implant-dt20090528ptan20090138045.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 The invention concerns a distance-keeping inter-process implant with a body (1) ending in its posterior part with two opposite-situated resistance protrusions (2). In the anterior part of the body (1) there are situated at least two wings (5, 6), at least one of which is a mobile wing (6) connected... http://www.freshpatents.com/Interspinous-spacer-dt20090528ptan20090138046.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An implantable spacer for placement between adjacent spinous processes in a spinal motion segment is provided. The spacer includes a body defining a longitudinal passageway. A first arm and a second arm are connected to the body. Each arm has a pair of extensions and a saddle defining a receiving... http://www.freshpatents.com/Transverse-connector-with-cam-activated-engagers-dt20090528ptan20090138047.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An adjustable transverse connector connects orthopedic stabilization rods that may be parallel or skewed in orientation relative to each other The connector may include two sections that are joined together by a fastener. The connector may be adjustable in many ways. The overall length of the connector may be adjustable.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Instrument-for-tensioning-a-flexible-tie-dt20090528ptan20090138048.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A surgical system for stabilizing at least a portion of a spine is provided. In at least one embodiment, the system comprises a spinal rod, an implant, and an instrument. The instrument comprises a shaft, a moving part, and a holder. The implant comprises a flexible tie and may further... http://www.freshpatents.com/Vertebral-rod-assemblies-and-methods-dt20090528ptan20090138049.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A vertebral rod assembly with first and second members that may rotate about a first axis. Each of the first and second members includes a base and a vertebral support rod extending from the base. An extension extends from the base on the first member into an opening formed in... http://www.freshpatents.com/Neurophysiological-apparatus-and-procedures-dt20090528ptan20090138050.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 Neurophysiological instruments and techniques are improved through various enhancements. Stimulation of an instrument is possible while it is advancing into the spine or elsewhere, alerting the surgeon to the first sign the instrument or device (screw) may be too near a nerve. A directional probe helps surgeons determine the location... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-for-creating-a-bone-implant-dt20090528ptan20090138051.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 An osteonsynthesis implant has a plate-shaped base component having at least one hole, at least one axially extending rod-shaped tie rod having a first and a second end and at least one threaded component. The first end of the rod-shaped tie rod can be placed in the hole of the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Bone-anchoring-device-dt20090528ptan20090138052.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A bone anchoring device includes an anchoring element having a shank to be anchored in a bone or a vertebra, a rod for connecting at least two anchoring elements, the rod being made of an elastic material. The bone anchoring device further includes a receiving part being connected to the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-apparatus-for-facet-joint-stabilization-dt20090528ptan20090138053.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A device for treating a facet joint of a patient, the facet joint including opposing, superior and inferior faces. The device includes a superior component and an inferior component each defining an anchoring surface configured to engage bone at a face of the facet joint and an articulating surface. The... http://www.freshpatents.com/Bi-dicrectionally-expandable-sternal-clamp-device-dt20090528ptan20090138054.php Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:51:03 -0700 A sizable sternal closure clamp device for securing and retaining longitudinally or transversely divided halves of a sternum, the device having four body members and four engagement members that are positioned in inter-rib spaces on both sides of the sternum. The body members are interconnected in a sliding or telescoping...