A multi-axial spinal coupling assembly enables precise angular adjustment of connecting elements within a receiver member.
Integrated clamping and stabilization structure attaches artificial chordae to beating heart valves without stopping the heart or requiring external equipment.
Segmented gripping fingers distribute pressure evenly across the cable surface, preventing fiber damage while accommodating diameter shrinkage.
A polyethylene suture with a resorbable coating increases surface friction to resolve the trade-off between tensile strength and knot security.
A finger-mounted suturing device positions a needle exit port at an intracorporeal tissue landmark.
Ratchet and pawl lock secures iris valve position to prevent fluid leakage while allowing precise instrument manipulation.
A suture-securing device with tubular elements that lock sutures to reshape the heart valve annulus.
Knurled tapered plates grip straight needles securely while rounded outer edges enable delicate tissue dissection without injury.
Segmented trap door bodies independently seal during systole and diastole to eliminate regurgitation while preserving native subvalvular apparatus.
Thermal heating of meltable material within the pin channel enables secure bone fixation without ultrasonic pressure or tissue damage.
A needle delivers anchoring elements and a tethering suture to penetrate heart valve leaflets for deployment.
A collapsible in-dwelling port uses a retractable insertion portion to provide secure, repeated entry into body cavities.
A V-shaped guide directs lightweight suture onto the blade surface for precise severing, preventing premature cutting or post-cut binding.
A suture passing instrument uses a movable jaw with T-shaped slots to hold the suture and a hooked needle to thread it through tissue.
A bone anchor spool arrangement manages tether line tension through a dual-mode rotary drive mechanism.
A heart valve prosthesis uses a fixing device anchored to the interventricular septum for secure support.
A coiled closure device compresses tissue inwardly to seal punctures.
Segmented shafts with slidable links arc to access drilled bone holes despite natural tissue closure.
A paraurethral constraining device anchors to the perineal membrane using suture loops to stabilize the urethra.
Bi-directional barbed tissue anchors join parallel layers via independent pin arrays, eliminating compression garments and drainage tubes.
A tissue-buttressing portion with discontinuous circumferential surfaces enables continuous fluid egress along an implanted catheter.
A knotless self-cinching suture loop enables post-implantation tensioning for stable acromioclavicular joint fixation.
Anchor member inserted into bone cavity secures suture via bone cement, preventing bone loss and maintaining stability in weakened bone.
Offset handle loops position fingers at distinct distances from the pivot axis, resolving unnatural hand positioning that reduces clamping force.
A curved vaginal manipulator probe facilitates surgical visibility and dissection during pelvic floor procedures.
Segmented clips attach to universal bone plate orifices, enabling versatile soft tissue reattachment where traditional anchors fail in fragmented bone.
A suture thread coated with a stiffening agent forms a self-supporting coil to retrieve loose ends from blind bone bores during tissue repair.
Segmented suture passers and shuttles repair radial tears without damaging surrounding nerves or blood vessels.
A tissue retraction system uses a holder to deploy anchors for controlled elevation.
Taper point suture needles spread tissue apart instead of cutting, reducing bleeding and disease transmission risks from glove tears.
A dynamic multi-axial fastener uses a slotted receiver and internal dampener to allow controlled translational movement of spinal rods.
Split overtube assemblies enable simultaneous insertion while textured balloons prevent slippage in irregular anatomy.
Thermal melting creates integral flanges that resist backing out of anchors, eliminating fraying risks while maintaining a low profile for needle deployment.
A bioresorbable surgical wire uses a braided core of wound polyester filaments surrounded by a flexible polymer sleeve to maintain structural integrity.
Supporting fins stabilize self-retaining sutures, resolving tensile strength loss while ensuring effective wound closure.
A suture anchor cartridge holds a pre-threaded loop within a sliding rectangular case for immediate surgical use.
A thermal insulating layer reduces heat loss from the shape memory compound, enabling switching in high thermal transfer environments.
A suture construct featuring a self-locking knot and selectively adjustable loop enables secure tissue attachment.
A continuous suture passer device loads and unloads sutures within tissue without removal.
A guide cannula directs a penetrating shaft to pull a repair implant across a meniscal tear using a kedging line.
Expandable wings and shields on a closure template guide needle retrieval to optimal locations, resolving inconsistent suture manipulation in small incisions.
A surgical port device maintains a fluid-tight seal during trans-vascular procedures, preventing blood loss while allowing instrument extension.
Flexible inner actuation shaft transmits rotation to distal end effector, providing tactile and audible feedback for articulation status.
Spun collagen threads undergo immediate cross-linking to achieve high tensile strength.
A surgical stitching device jaw supports suture needles in various orientations via recessed portions with different radii of curvature.
An expandable shell anchors sutures in bone while maintaining consistent tension, eliminating multi-step knot tying.
Nested locking arms expand within the screw head perimeter to secure engagement, minimizing tissue disruption during minimally invasive surgery.
Opposing arcuate needles drive through tissue layers to align incision edges, reducing manual time and scarring.