A vertebral anchor uses a connector opening to receive a tie for mounting an elongate member.
A flat fibrous anchor body inserts easily into bone tunnels before expanding to secure soft tissues.
Segmented spring extraction simplifies removal while maintaining continuous compression for long-term stability.
Outcome modeling system weights therapeutic factors to select optimal spinal disorder treatment plans.
Anchors engage tissue surrounding a bodily opening while a graft member slides over tethers to secure the repair.
A flexible all-suture backstop deploys to secure suspension between anatomical bodies through a single bone hole.
Expandable tines within an anchor body compress soft tissue against bone walls, eliminating complex multi-step suturing procedures.
Barbed mesh anchors fixate pelvic tissue without sutures, reducing surgical procedure time.
A pedicle screw locking bolt features a spiral groove that engages the screw head to secure the rod without a separate fixation cap.
Replacement chordae sutures resuspend the posterior leaflet, correcting prolapse while preserving native tissue integrity and anatomical relationships.
A rigid curved shaft applier deploys anastomotic rings via a double-hinged mechanism.
Folded soft tissue layers trap a collapsible suture, distributing load to prevent ripping through longitudinal fibers.
Wrapping yarn around a suture eyelet creates a robust construct that resolves insufficient strength in soft tissue fixation.
A surgical implant uses an elongate body with offset through-holes to form self-locking knots and adjustable suture loops for secure graft positioning.
Ultrasonic vibration cuts compound barbs with multiple oriented portions, resolving manufacturing complexity while enhancing tissue holding capability.
Heated punch members engage a segmented suture nest to customize barb size, location, and depth for optimal wound closure.
A ring occluder system isolates the left atrial appendage using a dedicated applicator and separable grasping tool.
A surgical suture holding device uses a toothed cam surface to grip and release medical thread.
A removable connector assembly supports donor and receiving passage alignment during suture placement.
Radial expansion of a slit ring pressure element reduces insertion force and simplifies surgical handling.
Barbs on the elongate member interlock with bone while helical channels enable dynamic tensioning, eliminating tedious surgical knot tying.
Thread a suture through the muscle layer to eliminate cavities between tissue layers.
A pivotable frame with suture guides maintains tension on the aortic root, resolving visualization blockage caused by depressurized tissue.
A suturing instrument with a depth adaptor controls needle penetration into tissue.
A Nitinol suture anchor expands to engage heart tissue via a delivery catheter.
A shape memory alloy shaft changes curvature to navigate the transobturator path.
Internal threads mate with a threaded cannula to prevent slippage and maintain insufflation pressure during laparoscopic procedures.
Incorporating rifampin and minocycline into oriented P4HB implants prevents colonization without increasing manufacturing complexity.
A transvascular catheter deploys leaflet and ventricular anchors to form artificial chordae tendineae.
Enlarged retainer apex radius distributes stress concentrations that cause fracture, improving anchoring reliability.
A channel-based frame loads suture constructs onto soft tissue grafts, reducing piercing trauma and improving bone tunnel contact.
Segmented sizing ring tests graft fit before implantation, resolving measurement precision issues that prolong aortic root remodeling operations.
Double sewing cuffs on a composite valved graft simplify suturing to reduce blood loss and surgical time during aortic root replacement.
An impulse mechanism accumulates energy during engagement to release force instantaneously, resolving surgeon control trade-offs.
A suture passing instrument uses a ratcheting needle to advance multiple strands through tissue via a multi-channel jaw assembly.
Pre-formed knot structures eliminate complex intraoperative tying, reducing tissue irritation while securing bone fixation.
Cleats use a dual-section slot to bind sutures, resolving fixation stability issues in meniscal repair.
Segmentation combines rigidity and retrieval functions in one device, resolving the trade-off between structural strength and operational complexity.
Dilating the mitral valve annulus allows attaching a contracting support, reducing regurgitation without open heart surgery.
Converging lumens in an anchor drill device maintain alignment precision during minimally invasive procedures by preventing tissue shifting.
pNIPAM coatings switch hydrophobic adhesion above 31°C and hydrophilic detachment below, eliminating inflammation from permanent bonding.
Segmented shaft and stylet components enable rotational deployment of coil implants to reduce tissue damage during endoscopic placement.
A guide portion and blade cut through elastic anchors to release them from medical leads.
A suture manufacturing device uses a presser and mold to compress the suture into barbs.
A laparoscopic purse string suture device uses a jaw assembly to secure and staple sutures within the body.
A suturing device with a retractable distal tip and pivotally coupled support arms deploys needles to capture suture ends within the vessel wall.
A soft anchor transitions from a compressed insertion state to an expanded locking configuration for secure tissue attachment.
A composite suture filament pairs a high-strength core with a deformable sheath to form tissue anchors.