A dual-arm clamp with scoops stabilizes dorsal spreader grafts during nasal surgery.
Covalently bonding hyaluronic acid within a polymer host reduces thrombogenesis in heart valves and vascular grafts while maintaining structural durability.
Helical threads convert linear impact into rotation, securing anchors in bone without displacement or manual twisting.
A tissue anchor delivery system uses a curved passage to laterally drive an anchor with angled prongs into biological material.
A tapered looped suture minimizes insertion force through a gradually narrowing proximal surface.
A barbed monofilament with a triangular cross-section distributes load across staggered inwardly extending barbs to enhance tissue holding strength.
A spinal interbody fusion device uses a dual locking mechanism to secure an anchor member within a spacer passage.
Nested needle mechanisms pass sutures through the fibrous capsule, resolving limited workspace and access constraints in minimally invasive hip procedures.
A perforated surgical screw and staple system stabilizes the lateral facet joint through direct mechanical fixation.
A sacro-iliac implant uses an axially translating sleeve to draw articular surfaces together for joint fixation.
Segmented delivery system cinches fixation elements to close annulus apertures, preventing intradiscal material migration.
A suture connector placement device forms a secure mechanical joint between suture portions using an interference fit mechanism.
Orthogonal rotation of a barbed piercing element anchors catheters, eliminating suturing complexity and infection risks.
Slidable outer and inner housings enable mono-axial rotation, accommodating misaligned vertebrae without extra torque.
A biodegradable occluder uses a segmented suture pattern to secure the blocking membrane against the disk surface.
Acetic acid treated chitosan fibers with high degree of acetylation adhere to wet tissues, resolving inflammatory risks from conventional agents.
A tendon repair assembly uses retractable needles to deploy sutures through a single incision.
Equidistant longitudinal recesses in the bone anchor head distribute high insertion torque, preventing bending failure in dense bone.
A biodegradable suture releases analgesics directly into tonsillar tissue to stabilize the surgical site and deliver medication locally.
A knotless suture routing method uses a crossover point to align strand portions in the same direction, reducing friction during cinching.
A composite implant uses a flexible connector to provide structural reinforcement for bone fractures.
Axially frozen collagen matrix creates parallel pores in a resorbable nerve conduit, bridging large gaps where simple entubulation fails.
Rotating cog-forming knife cuts inclined shapes on suture thread, replacing manual processing to boost productivity and precision.
A surgical insertion tool with a shaft and sheath enables precise placement of pelvic implants through a single incision.
A knotless suture assembly uses a locking mechanism to secure the repair suture tail within the anchor body.
A suture passer uses a sliding snare within a tubular shaft to capture and move medical thread through tissue.
Recurved tines on a base distribute stress across multiple points to prevent gap formation and rupture at the tendon-to-bone interface.
An interlocking two-part sewing needle connects graft ends securely, reducing surgical time and instability during ligament replacement.
Novel knotless suture anchor system secures tissue to bone via a sliding locking mechanism.
A suture needle package uses a driver alignment guide to secure the needle tip within lateral walls for precise positioning.
A monolithic Y-shaped pelvic implant merges elongate members into a single piece to eliminate seam stress and simplify manufacturing.
A rotating locking device with a radial detent and resilient arm prevents fixation screws from backing out, ensuring stable implant positioning.
Replacing harvested tendons with a synthetic suture loop and spacer eliminates donor site morbidity while stabilizing the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid joint.
An insertion tool uses a pre-loaded elastic element to apply consistent pressure, preventing vessel wall rupture caused by unpredictable manual tamping.
Angled walls in the receiving arm direct a needle to capture an implant, preventing tissue damage during pelvic procedures.
A suture passer uses a translating needle and hook-shaped foot to pass sutures through confined surgical spaces.
Martensitic stainless steel needles elastically deform to fit smaller cannulas, reducing procedural time while maintaining high suture attachment strength.
Curved tunnel exits in suture passers reduce tissue damage and friction during arthroscopic bone tunnel procedures.
Flexible polymer spacer with embedded electrodes and L-C resonant circuit enables wireless pressure sensing.
Continuous braided tissue anchors merge separate components to resolve integration complexity while optimizing physical properties for chordal repair.
Segmented tethered joint bearing implant reduces soft tissue damage by separating base plate fixation from bearing attachment during minimally invasive surgery.
Slits and perforations near attachment points redistribute stress, preventing premature film tearing during surgical procedures.
A suture package uses a hinged lid and base with posts to hold sutures securely during storage.
Magnetic field actuation replaces pneumatic systems to enable complex rod trajectories without signal interference.
An expandable access device with distal cutouts guides spinal fixation elements through small incisions.
A self-expanding foam device anchors in the left atrial appendage, reducing stroke risk by preventing embolic material from entering circulation.
Segmented needle design with a retractable blunt tip prevents accidental injury to anatomical structures during minimally invasive surgery.
A suture device uses a swing member and holding members to transfer a needle between gripping members.
Segmented anchor and retractor components maintain airway patency without impairing speech or swallowing functions.
Elastomeric cleat restricts needle orbital motion to one angular direction, resolving instability and deviation during automated suturing.