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A surgical staple includes a middle section extending between a first end and a second end; a first side section extending from the first end and being configured to be inserted into a bone; and a second side section extending from the second end and being configured to be inserted into a bone; wherein the first side section and the second side section cantilever away from the middle section, and the surgical staple is selectively movable between a relaxed configuration where the first side section and the second side section cantilever away from the middle section, and an opened configuration where the first side section and the second side section are substantially parallel to each other.

Methods and devices for consistently and accurately controlling the depth of the graft tunnel. A sheath is inserted into the bone until a stop member on the sheath contacts the bone. A cutting member is then deployed to drill a larger bore in the tunnel until making contact with the distal end of the sheath. The cutting member may be drawn retrograde within the tunnel, or driven antegrade from an opening opposite the opening in which the sheath resides. The drill and the sheath can then be removed, leaving the tunnel that includes a tunnel portion sized to fit a graft so that the graft fits tightly within the tunnel portion and is flush with the opening of the tunnel.

The invention discloses an endoscope with a built-in grabbing mechanism, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. According to the technical scheme, the device comprises a clamp assembly, a driving outer pipe and a driving inner wire; the grabbing mechanism further comprises a grabbing mechanism shell, a first moving seat and a second moving seat, wherein the first moving seat and the second moving seat are arranged in the grabbing mechanism shell. The near end of the driving outer tube is connected with the first moving seat, and the near end of the driving inner wire is connected with the second moving seat; when the second moving seat is fixed relative to the grabbing mechanism shell, the first moving seat moves towards the far end direction relative to the grabbing mechanism shell so as to control the clamp assembly to execute the clamping action. According to the invention, the clamping action is carried out while forward extension is carried out, so that high-precision operation is facilitated, and tissues can be accurately clamped; and moreover, the grabbing mechanism is integrated in the endoscope handle, so that accurate single-hand control is facilitated, meanwhile, the clamping action is controlled in a button mode, the human engineering is met, and operation is convenient.

Methods and devices for consistently and accurately controlling the depth of the graft tunnel. A sheath is inserted into the bone until a stop member on the sheath contacts the bone. A cutting member is then deployed to drill a larger bore in the tunnel until making contact with the distal end of the sheath. The cutting member may be drawn retrograde within the tunnel, or driven antegrade from an opening opposite the opening in which the sheath resides. The drill and the sheath can then be removed, leaving the tunnel that includes a tunnel portion sized to fit a graft so that the graft fits tightly within the tunnel portion and is flush with the opening of the tunnel.

Provided herein are several embodiments for an anchor device for insertion into a bone, all of which include a post suitable for implantation into a bone, and a cord housing coupled to the post. The cord housing has a lower housing with a cradle for receiving therein at least one cord, and an upper housing with a clamp for placement over the at least one cord inserted into the cradle. The joining of the upper housing to the lower housing forms a cord channel by the cradle and the clamp, to encase the at least one cord placed into the cradle. The cord housing also has means for fastening the upper housing to the lower housing and securing the at least one cord within the cord channel.

A metatarsus adductus technique may involve cutting an end of one or both of a second metatarsal and an intermediate cuneiform to create a wedge-shaped opening between the end of the second metatarsal and the intermediate cuneiform. The method may further involve cutting an end of one or both of a third metatarsal and a lateral cuneiform to also create a wedge-shaped opening between the end of the third metatarsal and the lateral cuneiform. The second metatarsal and the third metatarsal can then be moved in a transverse plane to close a metatarsus adductus angle. Movement of the second and third metatarsal may close the wedge-shaped openings forming during bone cutting. With the second and third metatarsals appropriately realigned, the clinician can fixate the moved position of the second metatarsal and the third metatarsal.

A reverse shoulder system can include, for example, a glenoid baseplate comprising a longitudinal axis, the glenoid baseplate further including a stem and a central channel within a sidewall of the stem. The stem can include a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the glenoid baseplate can be angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stem, wherein the longitudinal axis of the glenoid baseplate is not perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stem. Other components including a glenosphere, tools, and methods of use are also disclosed.

An orthopedic fixation device operable for securing bone parts comprising one or more blocking cams integrated into a structural support device such as an intervertebral spacer or a fixation plate. The blocking cam is irremovable from the structural support device without destruction of the blocking cam or the structural support device or both. In preferred embodiments, the blocking cam comprises a central body with one or more tabs extending radially from the central body. The blocking cam is rotatable between a locked mode wherein one of the tabs obstructs removal of a bone anchor from a fixator port of the structural support device and an unlocked mode wherein the bone anchor is unobstructed from removal from a fixator port.

An implant assembly for stabilizing a joint between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra may include a bone plate and an interbody spacer. The bone plate may include an anterior member having at least one superior fastener aperture and at least one inferior fastener aperture formed therethrough. The bone plate may also include a first arm extending from a first end of the anterior member, and a second arm extending from a second end of the anterior member, opposite the first arm, forming a cavity therebetween. The interbody spacer may be configured for placement within the cavity of the bone plate. At least a portion of the bone plate may be formed via at least one subtractive manufacturing process, and at least a portion of the interbody spacer may be formed via at least one additive manufacturing process.

The invention discloses a flexible mechanical arm driving system for minimally invasive interventional surgery, a flexible mechanical arm comprises a hollow first sleeve assembly which is coaxially configured, the first sleeve assembly comprises an inner tube and an outer tube, the inner tube and the outer tube are thin-walled tubes, the inner tube is arranged in the outer tube in a penetrating manner, and the inner tube and the outer tube are fixedly connected at the far end part; the inner tube and the outer tube are each provided with a straight tube section at the near end and a deformation section at the far end, and the deformation sections can be bent and deformed when the inner tube is pushed / pulled. The driving system comprises an instrument assembly and a driving module assembly; a driving driven module is arranged in the instrument assembly, and the flexible mechanical arm is connected with the driving driven module; a driving driving module and a PCB control board are arranged in the driving module assembly, the driving driving module is in transmission connection with the driving driven module, and the driving module assembly is used for driving the flexible mechanical arm to do linear, rotating and bending movement. The driving device is used for driving the coaxial antagonism tubular flexible mechanical arm to achieve bending, rotating and linear motion, full-automatic control can be achieved, and the control accuracy and safety are high.

An aiming guide system configured for connection to a bone plate including an aiming arm and a connection assembly. The aiming arm has a rigid body extending from a proximal end to a distal end with a plurality of aiming holes defined through the rigid body between the proximal end and the distal end thereof. The distal end defines an attachment slot through the body. The connection assembly is configured to engage an attachment screw hole of the bone plate and the attachment slot such that the aiming arm is fixed in position relative to the bone plate with each of the aiming holes aligned with a respective hole along the bone plate.

An implant includes a plate having a plurality of fastener holes, the plurality of fastener holes being configured to receive a plurality of fasteners, respectively; a spacer coupled to the plate and configured to be inserted into a treatment region; and a fastener lock movably coupled to the plate and configured to lock the plurality of fasteners.

A suture button system for fixing a syndesmotic injury comprises a flexible fixation implant and an inserter device used to deploy the implant across bones. The flexible fixation implant typically comprises a flexible connector and two suture buttons which interface with the bone surface or a bone plate or washer. The flexible connector comprises a plurality of suture strands. The buttons typically have a feature which allows them to interface with an instrument used to deploy the implant across the two bones. The inserter device is configured to interface with the flexible fixation implant and to position it across bones through a pre-drilled bone tunnel. The inserter device may comprise an cannulated insertion rod and a handle.

Orthopedic implants for generating fusion between two bones are disclosed. Notably, the implants do not require supplemental fixation. Disclosed wedge implants may include an interlocking, e.g. dovetail feature. Screw-type implants are disclosed as well. Various surface modifications and structural features are disclosed to promote bone growth and fusion. Related kits and methods are also disclosed.

Devices, assemblies, kits, systems and methods for shaping of elongated elements containing thermoplastic polymers are disclosed.

A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.

Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that provide for a single bone anchor assembly that can be utilized across a range of spinal surgical procedures, reduce manufacturing burden and cost, and provide for greater flexibility during a surgical procedure. The bone anchor assemblies disclosed herein include an implantable shank and a receiver member having two spaced apart arms which form a U-shaped seat to receive a rod, among other components. The bone anchor assemblies disclosed herein also provide a number of features to enhance capability and usability. Examples include features to facilitate better implantation of the shank, better coupling of instrumentation to the anchor, better performance in reducing a spinal fixation element, such as a rod, into the receiver member seat, and others.

A bone anchoring surgical system comprising a bone anchoring device comprising a bone anchor body configured to anchor a bone; and a deformable structure associated with the bone anchor body and located distally or proximally to the bone anchor body, the deformable structure configured to expand following deployment thereof in a target inner body skeleton position.

The invention relates to the technical field of neurosurgical intelligent operations, and discloses a neuroendoscopic surgery intelligent puncture positioning system based on image navigation, and the system comprises a preoperative modeling module which constructs a preoperative tissue model and a corresponding elastic tensor field based on a three-dimensional medical image of a patient; the image fusion module is used for receiving the data of the preoperative modeling module, collecting intraoperative endoscopic images, predicting the tensor disturbance of tissues through a deep learning model, and feeding back the updated tensor disturbance to the tensor updating module; and the tensor updating module is in two-way communication with the image fusion module and is used for superposing tensor disturbance obtained by processing the intraoperative image with the preoperative tensor. Through fusion of an image navigation technology and preoperative modeling, a three-dimensional positioning frame based on neuroendoscopy operation requirements is constructed, intelligent planning and real-time correction of a puncture path are realized, important brain regions and vascular structures are effectively avoided, intra-operative risks are reduced, and positioning precision and safety are improved.

A bone insert includes a cap having a convex top surface, an elongated stem, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a space volume between the host bone and a bone implant. The cap can be made of a material and / or have surface features that create a strong bond with the cement when the liquid cement cures. The stem can be made of a material and / or have bone ingrowth surface features that create a strong bond with the bone.

The invention discloses a blocking sheathing canal device for bleeding in a robot bronchoscope operation and a bronchoscope system, and belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. The blocking sheathing canal device comprises a guide pipeline, a blocking balloon, a medium channel and a pressure device; a pipe cavity is formed in the guide pipeline, and the robot bronchoscope enters a focus position through the pipe cavity; the blocking balloon is arranged at the far end of the guiding pipeline, can expand and deform in the radial direction of the guiding pipeline in the pressure state and is used for blocking the bronchus or / and the lumen; the medium channel is arranged on the guide pipeline, the pressure device is communicated with the near end of the medium channel, and a pressure medium is injected into the plugging balloon through the medium channel; under the bleeding condition, the balloon can be rapidly inflated through the pressure device at the near end of the guide pipeline, so that the balloon is expanded and deformed to completely block the gap between the guide pipeline and the bronchus, the emergency bleeding in the robot bronchoscope operation is blocked, and the safety of the robot bronchoscope operation is improved; and popularization and application of the robot bronchoscope operation are promoted.

A dynamic reference base (DRB) and associated method are provided for rigidly affixing an array frame to bone for use in navigated or robotic surgery. The DRB includes a bridge element that includes a connecting rod having a distal end and a proximal end; a clamp coupled to the distal end of the connecting rod; a first and a second pin guide extending distally from the clamp; a locking nut disposed on the clamp; and a clutch coupled to the proximal end of the connecting rod, the clutch being adapted to couple to the array frame. The DRB also includes the array frame, which is couplable to the clutch, and is adapted to include a plurality of tracking markers disposed thereon.

The invention discloses a sacroiliac joint fixing device, and relates to the technical field of surgical instruments, the sacroiliac joint fixing device comprises an outer nail, an inner nail and a connector, threads are arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer nail, a containing hole is formed in the outer nail, a bolt head is arranged at the rear end of the outer nail, a plurality of open grooves are formed in the peripheral wall of the outer nail, the open grooves are communicated with the containing hole, and a porous structure is formed on the peripheral wall of the outer nail; the inner nail is arranged in the containing hole in a penetrating mode, the diameter of the inner nail is smaller than that of the containing hole, and the connector is detachably connected to the bolt head. The sacroiliac joint can be effectively fixed for a long time.

In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible fastening band into contact with a first bone portion and into contact with a second bone portion. The portion of the flexible fastening band having a substantially uniform shape configured to substantially compliment a shape of the first bone portion and a shape of the second bone portion. The method further includes inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener and advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener until the first bone portion and the and the second bone portion are stabilized.

The invention discloses a thoracoscope minimally invasive cardiac surgery navigation system based on multi-modal image fusion, and the system comprises the steps: constructing a 5D heart digital twin containing an anatomical structure, a soft tissue boundary, metabolic activity and electrophysiological information through fusing preoperative CT, MRI, PET and intraoperative ultrasonic images; real-time dynamic registration is realized by using an electrocardio gating driven biomechanical model; superposing the multi-color coding navigation information to the visual field of the thoracoscope through a wavelength selection type spectroscope; a dynamic risk scoring model is constructed based on the distance, the speed and the tissue vulnerability, and three-level grading intervention is triggered; a miniature force feedback actuator is integrated to realize closed-loop control; and pre-operation virtual drilling and post-operation federal learning optimization are supported. The system remarkably improves the surgical precision and safety, and is suitable for high-difficulty heart minimally invasive surgeries such as mitral valve repair and atrial fibrillation ablation.

The invention discloses a constipation patient defaecation device and mobile terminal integrated system based on endoscope visualization and air bag assistance, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments, the constipation patient defaecation device comprises a display terminal, a connecting line, an operating handle and a comprehensive pipe, and the two ends of the operating handle are connected with the connecting line and the comprehensive pipe respectively. According to the non-invasive, high-safety and portable constipation patient defecation device, through the integrated design of endoscope real-time visual positioning, air bag auxiliary mechanical defecation and mobile terminal data interaction, the invasive operation pain is reduced, the defecation time is shortened, the complication risk is reduced, and the constipation patient defecation efficiency is improved. The pressure sensor monitors the internal pressure of the air bag in real time and feeds back the internal pressure to the dynamic pressure upper limit module and the mobile terminal in real time, and double protection of a hardware pressure release valve and software pressure limiting is triggered when the pressure exceeds the limit. The problems of high intestinal injury risk, low treatment efficiency, limited application scene and the like caused by operation blindness, function singleness or high invasiveness in the prior art are solved.

The present disclosure discloses a limb bone fixation system capable of automatically transforming from AO (Association for Study of Internal Fixation) to BO (Bio-logical Osteosynthesis) elastic fixation. The system includes a bone nail, a bone bridge, and connecting pieces attached to the bone bridge. The bone bridge is divided into a plate-shaped bone bridge and a rod-shaped bone bridge. A gasket made of a rigid degradable biomaterial is added between all connecting pieces at a broken end of one side of a fracture and the bone bridge, which can form rigid fixation for the fracture at initial fixation.

The present application relates to a kind of snare cutting knives for endoscope, including proximal handle, tube body assembly, cutting assembly and limiting component;Proximal handle is equipped with limiting sliding slot;The proximal end of tube body assembly is connected with proximal handle, and the distal end of tube body assembly is equipped with insulating protection tube;Cutting assembly includes cutting ring and cutting head, and cutting head is set to the distal end of cutting ring;Limiting component includes sliding part and limiting control wire, sliding part is slidably arranged in limiting sliding slot, and the proximal end of limiting control wire is fixedly connected with sliding part, and sliding part is used to drive limiting control wire axial movement;When limiting control wire moves to the distal end of insulating protection tube, cutting head and insulating protection tube abut each other and are fixed;When limiting control wire exits insulating protection tube, cutting head can continue to move relative to insulating protection tube.

Assemblies and methods for fixation of bone or bone fragments using an orthopedic plate, a modular peg, and a compression screw. The modular peg is screwed into one of the apertures of the orthopedic plate. The modular peg may include an aperture having screw threads designed to receive the threads of the compression screw and serve as an anchor for the compression screw. By rotating the compression screw in relation to the modular peg, the compression screw may advance through the aperture of the modular peg, drawing the head of the screw toward the modular peg, and compressing the bone or bone fragments.