588results about "Nails" patented technology

Systems and subsystems for closing an end effector of a stapler are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. The surgical instrument is a robotic attachment. The surgical instrument includes a closure subsystem that moves independently of other subsystems that are operable independently of each other.

The invention relates to a device for use in the transcatheter treatment of mitral valve regurgitation, specifically a coaptation assistance element for implantation across the valve; a system including the coaptation assistance element and anchors for implantation; a system including the coaptation assistance element and delivery catheter; and a method for transcatheter implantation of a coaptation element across a heart valve.

A staple cartridge including: a cartridge body; a staple pocket in the cartridge body, the staple pocket having an opening and containing an unformed staple including a first leg and a second leg, the staple pocket containing the first leg and the second leg of the unformed staple in an unfired position; and two or more guide surfaces in the staple pocket disposed adjacent the opening, wherein the guide surfaces are configured to deform the first leg of the unformed staple as the first leg exits the staple pocket at the opening during a firing of the unformed staple.

A surgical staple is provided having a bridge and at least a first leg and a second leg. The bridge has a first end and a second end. The surgical staple has a first extension of the bridge adjacent the first end of the bridge and extending on an opposite side of the first leg relative to the second leg and a second extension of the bridge adjacent the second end of the bridge and extending on an opposite side of the second leg relative to the first leg. The bridge may also have a waisted or reduced width mid-section.

The invention discloses a pull rivet connecting piece and a lantern ring preparation method and application thereof, the pull rivet connecting piece comprises a pull rivet and a lantern ring, and a preformed directional deformation protrusion is arranged on the cylinder wall of the lantern ring and located in a preset bulging deformation area. In the rivet pulling process, the directional deformation protrusion preferentially generates radial plastic deformation when being axially compressed, so that a drum-shaped locking structure which is accurate in position and uniform in shape is formed, and the lantern ring is integrally formed through a local plastic deformation process and can be prepared through an internal reaming method or an external die assembly extrusion method. According to the lantern ring, it can be ensured that radial plastic deformation is evenly spread in the circumferential direction of the lantern ring through the directional deformation protrusions designed through the pre-forming structure, controllability and predictability of the deformation process are greatly improved, consistency, reliability and convenience of pull-rivet connection are kept through the design, the tensile strength and the shear strength of connection are remarkably improved, and the service life of the lantern ring is prolonged. The method is suitable for occasions with high reliability requirements.

The present invention provides a fastener alignment guide comprising a generally planar body and an angled element arranged at an acute angle θ to the body, a first aperture arranged through the angled element and a second aperture arranged through the body, wherein the first aperture and the second apertures are aligned such that a fastener may be inserted progressively through the first and second apertures in use. The present invention also provides a slip-resisting fastener alignment guide comprising a body at least partially arranged in a first plane, the body comprising a first aperture for receiving, in use, at least a portion of a shank of a fastener; and a guidewall extending out of the first plane for guiding the fastener, in use, into the first aperture at an acute angle α to the first plane, wherein the guidewall comprises a first bearing edge or surface upon which an underside of a head of the fastener can bear in use, the body further comprises a second bearing edge or surface upon which the underside of the head of the fastener can bear in use, and the first bearing edge or surface and the second bearing edge or surface are each configured / arranged to resist movement, in use, of the fastener alignment guide relative to the fastener in a first direction parallel to the first plane.The present invention also provides a method of forming the fastener alignment guide and slip-resisting fastener alignment guide.

The invention discloses a data processing method and device for a prosthesis fixing nail, a storage medium and electronic equipment. The method comprises the following steps: performing three-dimensional reconstruction according to medical image data of a target object and an acetabular cup prosthesis to obtain an initial three-dimensional model; according to a current nail hole of the acetabular cup prosthesis in the initial three-dimensional model, generating a first implantation parameter of a first fixing nail; according to the first implantation parameter, performing simulated implantation operation in the initial three-dimensional model to obtain a simulated three-dimensional model; and performing safety evaluation on the simulated three-dimensional model, and determining target implantation parameters of the fixing nails of the acetabular cup prosthesis according to the first implantation parameters under the condition that a safety evaluation result represents that the safety evaluation is passed. According to the method and the device, the problem that the accuracy of determining the implanting position and direction of the fixing nail is relatively low due to the fact that the implanting position and direction of the fixing nail of the acetabular cup are determined depending on artificial experience in related technologies is solved.

Systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. The surgical instrument is a robotic attachment including a roll subsystem. The roll subsystem comprises a rotatable shaft having a longitudinal axis, a roll input puck engageable with a roll robotic output, a worm gear coupled to and rotatable by the roll input puck, and a worm follower coupled to the rotatable shaft. Rotation of the roll input puck causes the worm gear to rotate the worm follower and thereby roll the rotatable shaft about its longitudinal axis.

A unique, universal Zero-Profile Expandable Intervertebral Spacer (ZP-EIS) device for fusion and distraction throughout the entire spine is provided which can be inserted via anterior, anterolateral, lateral, far lateral or posterior surgical approaches dependent on the need and preference. Multiple ZP-EIS embodiments each with unique mechanisms of calibrated expansion are provided. Two of these embodiments incorporate bi-directional fixating transvertebral (BDFT) screws and five other embodiments do not incorporate BDFT screws. A tool for implantation into the intervertebral device and calibrated device expansion is also disclosed.

The invention discloses a feeding mechanism of an automatic cold header for machining piston pins. The feeding mechanism comprises a main machine (1), a feeding mechanism body (20) is arranged on the front portion of the main machine (1), the feeding mechanism is connected with an iron wire frame (2) through an iron wire, and a discharging mechanism (3) is arranged on one side of the main machine (1). The feeding mechanism body comprises a base (4), fixed wheels (5) are arranged on one side of the base (4), and moving wheels (6) are arranged on the other side of the base (4). Side bases (7) are arranged on two sides of the base (4), sliding bases (8) are arranged on the inner sides of the side bases (7), and the contact surfaces of the sliding bases (8) and the side bases (7) are in sliding fit. The moving wheels (6) are arranged on the upper sides of the sliding bases (8), a threaded barrel (9) is fixed below the sliding bases (8), a threaded column (10) is arranged in the threaded barrel (9), a bearing pedestal (11) is arranged at one end of the threaded column (10), a rotating ring (12) is fixed to the other end of the threaded column (10), the rotating ring (12) is provided with a circle of small holes (13), and a rotating handle (14) is arranged in one small hole (13) in an embedded mode.

The invention relates to a device for use in the transcatheter treatment of mitral valve regurgitation, specifically a coaptation assistance devices for implantation across the valve; a system including the coaptation enhancement element and anchors for implantation; a system including the coaptation enhancement element, and one or more of the following: transseptal sheath, anchor delivery catheter, implant delivery catheter, and clip delivery catheter; and methods for transcatheter implantation of a coaptation element across a heart valve.

An orthopedic implant system can be used to fixate two bones (e.g., to portions of a single bone) relative to each other during a surgical procedure. In some configurations, the implant system includes a staple having at least two legs separated by a bridge. The staple can include at least two couplings on either side of the bridge accessible through a top surface of the staple connectable to two corresponding coupling shafts. The coupling shafts can attach through the top surface of the staple without extending below an underside of the staple. The coupling shafts can be used to bias the at least two legs of the staple away from each other for insertion into holes formed into two bones. By attaching the coupling shafts through the top of the staple, the staple can be inserted flush with the two bones before releasing the shafts.

A surgical instrument including a power assist device, and its method of use for deploying surgical fasteners, is disclosed. The surgical instrument may include a handle, an elongated shaft extending from the handle, and a surgical fastener deployment system including a driveshaft. The driveshaft is actuatable between at least a first proximal position and a second distal position. A striker is movable relative to the driveshaft and an impact surface is associated with the driveshaft. The impact surface is constructed and arranged to be struck by the striker member to displace the driveshaft to the second distal position and deploy the surgical fastener.

Medical device bending devices and methods of use are disclosed herein. An embodiment includes a body, a handle in rotatable relationship with the body, and a head that is coupled with the handle in such a way that when the handle is rotated the head is drawn at least partially into the body and towards the handle. A terminal end of the body that is opposite of the handle and the head cooperate as a vise that bends opposing arms of a surgical staple from an inwardly angled configuration to a parallel configuration (or at angles therebetween) when a crown of the surgical staple is clamped in the vise.

A method for bone fixation using a compression staple system may include loading a compression staple including legs into an inserter, positioning a drill guide proximate first and second bone portions, using the drill guide and a drill to create a first and second hole in the first and second bone portions, wherein the first and second holes may be configured to receive the legs of the staple, using the drill guide and a first and second drill pin, driving the first and second drill pins into the first and second bone portions, withdrawing the drill guide and leaving the drill pins in the first and second bone portions, guiding the inserter and the staple over the first and second drill pins, inserting the legs of the staple into the first and second holes, actuating the inserter to release the staple, withdrawing the inserter, and removing the drill pins.

An anchoring tool includes a driving member defining a striking axis and a driving actuator configured to actuate the driving member along the striking axis to drive a first fastener into a workpiece. The anchoring tool further includes a bending mechanism having a first deforming member configured to deform the first fastener at least partially out of the striking axis.

A fastener has enhanced visibility by a fluorescent material coating applied to recessed surfaces formed in a strike surface of the head of the fastener. The fluorescent material coating on the recessed surface is protected by the raised strike surface of the fastener from being impacted by a tool and worn or chipped from the fastener. The fluorescent material of the coating will fluoresce when exposed to ultraviolet radiation light thereby enhancing the visibility of the fastener.

A method for producing a surgical instrument is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining a handle, wherein the handle comprises a distal end comprising a shaft interface surface and a first set of magnetic elements. The method further comprises obtaining a shaft, wherein the shaft comprises a proximal end comprising a handle interface surface, a second set of magnetic elements, and a third set of magnetic elements. The method further comprises attaching the shaft to the handle, wherein the shaft interface surface is configured to engage the shaft at the handle interface surface, wherein an attractive magnetic force is configured to pull the handle towards the shaft when the first set of magnetic elements interact with the second magnetic elements, and wherein a repulsive magnetic force is configured to repel the handle from the shaft when the first set of magnetic elements interacts with the third set of magnetic elements.

A surgical stapler that can deliver staples or anchors into both tendon and bone. The staples or anchors releasably engage to the end of a staple rod. The stapler rod includes a butterfly clip on its proximal end, the butterfly clip having two wings or panels and a striking surface between the wings. The stapler is used to secure a biological construct to tendon or bone during arthroscopic surgery. The device includes a stapler handle with an insertable staple rod. The stapler handle drives the staple rod to advance a staple into the bone or tendon.

The present disclosure relates to a strip of fasteners comprising a holder with a plurality of sleeves frangibly connected between them and a carrier connected to each sleeve for holding an elongated piece. Each sleeve holds a fastener so that when the fastener is driven into a substrate by a driving tool, the fasteners secure the sleeve and its carrier to the substrate.

Method and means of manufacturing ties, fasteners and rods (15) having a plurality of longitudinal threads by forcing a coil of roll-profiled feed-wire made of steel (11) through a twisting-die made of plastic (1). Also described is: a twisting-die made of plastic (1) that is suitable for twisting profiled feed-wire (11) made of steel; a method of forming a plastic twisting die (1) using an axially driven tap (31) in the form of a twisted rod (15); and a helically-shaped member (15) having lead measurements (X) along the length of the helical thread that vary less than pitch measurements (Y) along the lengths of the helical threads.

Provided is a double-side fixing assembly which can hold heat insulation and sound insulation materials and the like on the two sides of a frame and the like of an aircraft respectively, can reduce assembling and disassembling resistance and can restrain damage during disassembling. The fixing nail is provided with a positioning blocking piece, a clamping tongue piece, a first conical tooth and a second conical tooth, the first conical tooth is located on one side of the positioning blocking piece, the outer diameter is smaller when the first conical tooth is closer to one side, the clamping tongue piece is located on the other side of the positioning blocking piece and can elastically deform in the radial direction, and the clamping tongue piece is located between the first conical tooth and the second conical tooth from the other side to one side; the second conical tooth is located on the other side of the clamping tongue piece, and the outer diameter of the second conical tooth is smaller when the second conical tooth is closer to the other side of the clamping tongue piece; the first gasket is provided with a first pawl part which is provided with a first pawl and can elastically deform in the radial direction to enable the first pawl to be clamped with or separated from the axial end face of the first bevel gear; and the second gasket is provided with a second pawl part which is provided with a second pawl and can elastically deform in the radial direction to enable the second pawl to be clamped with or separated from the axial end face of the second bevel gear.

The present invention relates to a screw having a first external thread which is intended for being screwed into an internal thread, wherein the internal thread has a nominal diameter D, a thread angle α, a minor diameter D1 and a thread depth H1, wherein the screw is composed of a metallic core element and a coating which covers the core element at least in the region of the thread and is made of an electrically insulating material.

A surgical instrument is disclosed and comprises a handle; an elongated shaft extending distally from the handle; and a fastener deployment system for deploying fasteners from the elongated shaft. The fastener deployment system includes a driveshaft disposed within the elongated shaft and the driveshaft includes an internal channel adapted and arranged to contain at least one fastener. A cross-section of the internal channel within a distal portion of the driveshaft includes at least one flat portion that forms at least one guide surface. A plurality of slots are formed in the distal portion of the driveshaft to form a flexible portion of the driveshaft corresponding to an articulable portion of the elongated shaft and, at least a portion of internal channel including the cross-section with at least one flat portion is disposed within the flexible portion of the driveshaft.