The present invention provides compositions of Dodeca-2,4,6,8,10-pentaenoic acid (DDPA) prepared as a composition emulsion for topical use and methods for improving animal skin health. The compositions are useful for treating an inflammatory skin condition by the topical application of an emulsion as an ointment, a cream, a foam, or a gel.
A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A bone or tissue repair device can deploy first and second anchors from a distal end of a bore of a needle. A cylindrical first anchor can be disposed in the bore proximal to a distal end of the bore. A cylindrical second anchor can be disposed in the bore proximal to the first anchor. A pusher wire can include teeth positioned at a distal end of the pusher wire. The pusher wire and teeth can be configured to engage an interior of the first anchor; advance distally, with respect to the needle, to force the first anchor distally out of the bore; retract proximally, with respect to the needle and the second anchor, to position the teeth inside an interior of the second anchor; engage the interior of the second anchor; and advance distally, with respect to the needle, to force the second anchor distally out of the bore.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a countersink portion having at least one ridge, the at least one ridge tapering to at least one inflection, the at least one ridge further extending from the at least one inflection toward a drilling portion, thereby forming at least one transition surface; the drilling portion having an elongated pin and a tip; wherein the drilling portion extends from the countersink portion and the at least one transition surface extends between the countersink portion and the tip.
Disclosed herein is an implant. The implant can include a body and a plurality of fixation members. The body can define an articular surface and a bone engaging surface opposite the articular surface. The bone engaging surface can define a groove that separates a first section of the bone engaging surface from a second section of the bone engaging surface. The plurality of fixation members can extend from the bone engaging surface.
A method of providing an accurate three-dimensional scan of a dental arch area is disclosed. The arch area has two segments and a connecting area between the two segments. The connecting area has homogeneous features. A connecting-geometry tool with at least one definable feature is affixed to the arch area. The definable feature overlays at least part of the connecting area. The arch area is scanned to produce a scanned dataset of the arch area. The definable feature of the connecting-geometry tool on the connection area is determined based on the scanned dataset. The dimensions of the arch area are determined based on the data relating to the definable features from the scanned dataset.
A61B 1/24 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
A61B 6/51 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications for dentistry
A61B 6/58 - Testing, adjusting or calibrating thereof
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61C 8/00 - Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereonDental implantsImplanting tools
G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
The present invention relates to methods of treating animals with an antimicrobial growth promoter (AGP) to promote a healthy microbiome, the method comprising: a) providing test organisms and a control organism, b) administering a regular regimen of a different AGP to each test organism for about two months, c) collecting DNA from the intestinal content of the test organisms and of the control organism, d) sequencing the DNA of the intestinal contents of the organisms to obtain taxonomic and functional profiles, thereby defining core intestinal microbiomes of the test and control organisms, e) comparing the core intestinal microbiomes of the test organisms and of the control organism, thereby determining which test organism has a healthy microbiome thereby determining which AGP provides the most healthy microbiome, and f) treating the domesticated organism with the AGP which provides the healthy microbiome.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
A61K 31/351 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with another ring
A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkagesDerivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
A lower region of a temporary abutment includes an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with a dental implant. An upper region of the temporary abutment includes a first anti-rotational structure and at least one retention groove. A top surface of the temporary abutment includes one or more informational markers that provide information concerning the dental implant. A temporary abutment cap is configured to be coupled to the upper region of the temporary abutment. The temporary abutment cap has at least one projection configured to mate with the at least one retention groove of the temporary abutment. The temporary abutment cap has a second anti-rotational structure that is configured to slidably engage the first anti-rotational structure of the temporary abutment. The temporary abutment cap is configured to be coupled with a temporary prosthesis such that the temporary prosthesis and the temporary abutment cap are removable from the temporary abutment.
The invention relates to manufacturing a surgical guide to be placed in a patient's mouth. The patient's mouth is scanned to obtain surgical-region scan data at a region where an implant is to be located. The patient's mouth is also scanned in the opened position to acquire dental conditions opposite from the surgical region so as to obtain opposing-condition scan data. A virtual model is developed using the surgical-region scan data and the opposing-condition scan data. Using the virtual model, a surgical plan is developed that includes the location of the implant to be installed in the patient A virtual surgical guide is also developed based on the surgical plan. The dimensions of instrumentation to be used with the surgical guide are checked to ensure they will fit within the mouth by use of the opposing-condition scan data. After checking, final surgical-guide manufacturing information is obtained for manufacturing the surgical guide.
A61B 6/51 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications for dentistry
A61C 1/08 - Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry
A61C 8/00 - Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereonDental implantsImplanting tools
A dental implant for insertion into bone within a patient's mouth comprises a body and a scannable code. The body includes a bone-engaging exterior surface, an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with an abutment, and an upper region. The upper region includes an upper surface for engaging the abutment. The scannable code on the upper surface provides information concerning the dental implant. The information includes at least two features of the dental implant.
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
A tissue fixation device including a self-locking construct having a first loop, a second loop, and a first free end. A first tail is coupled to, and extends from, the first loop. A second tail is coupled to, and extends from, the second loop. An anchor is coupled to one of the self-locking construct or the first tail such that one of the self-locking construct or the first tail extend through the anchor.
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 90/92 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags coded with colour
A61B 90/94 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags coded with symbols, e.g. text
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED INTRA-ORAL SCANNING PROTOCOL AND CALIBRATION
A method of providing an accurate three-dimensional scan of a dental arch area is disclosed. The arch area has two segments and a connecting area between the two segments. The connecting area has homogeneous features. A connecting-geometry tool with at least one definable feature is affixed to the arch area. The definable feature overlays at least part of the connecting area. The arch area is scanned to produce a scanned dataset of the arch area. The definable feature of the connecting-geometry tool on the connection area is determined based on the scanned dataset. The dimensions of the arch area are determined based on the data relating to the definable features from the scanned dataset.
A61B 1/24 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the mouth, i.e. stomatoscopes, e.g. with tongue depressorsInstruments for opening or keeping open the mouth
A61B 6/51 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications for dentistry
A61B 6/58 - Testing, adjusting or calibrating thereof
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61C 8/00 - Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereonDental implantsImplanting tools
G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
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Downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld
computers for use by patients and health care professionals
for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing,
and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in
the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine
fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation;
downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld
computers for use by patients and health care professionals
for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the
field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices
for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone
growth stimulation; downloadable computer application
software for mobile phones, tablet computers, handheld
computers and personal computers, namely, a downloadable
software application for providing medical information
related to bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine
fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation
for use by patients and health care professionals;
downloadable mobile application for facilitating
communication between physicians and patients; downloadable
mobile application for use by patients in connection with
medical devices for bone disorders, bone healing, electrical
spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth
stimulation featuring interactive medical and healthcare
information in the nature of videos, graphics, visuals,
drawings, annotations, and explanations of medical device
activity and treatments; downloadable applications for
mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for
receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and
medical information; downloadable applications for mobile
phones and handheld computers for use by health care
professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and
reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and
medical information; downloadable applications for mobile
phones and handheld computers for use by patients for
submitting and recording daily reports related to the
patient's health and daily activities; downloadable
applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for
use by health care professionals for creating and sharing
medical information with patients. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the
field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices
for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone
growth stimulation; software as a service (SAAS) services
featuring software for tracking, accessing, and reporting
electronic health records and personal health records;
providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer
software for managing a patient's personal health
information and records; providing temporary use of
non-downloadable computer software for recording,
transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing
medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of
bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion
stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation;
providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer
software for use by health care professionals for sending
messages and notifications to patients and for facilitating
communication between health care professionals and
patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable
computer software for use by health care professionals for
transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's
medical records, test results and medical information;
providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer
software for use by health care professionals to create and
share medical information with patients; providing temporary
use of non-downloadable computer software for use by
patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test
results and medical information; providing temporary use of
non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for
submitting and recording daily reports related to the
patient's health and daily activities.
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Downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, tablet computers, handheld computers and personal computers, namely, a downloadable software application for providing medical information related to bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation for use by patients and health care professionals; downloadable mobile application for facilitating communication between physicians and patients; downloadable mobile application for use by patients in connection with medical devices for bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation featuring interactive medical and healthcare information in the nature of videos, graphics, visuals, drawings, annotations, and explanations of medical device activity and treatments; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for creating and sharing medical information with patients Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking, accessing, and reporting electronic health records and personal health records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for managing a patient's personal health information and records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for sending messages and notifications to patients and for facilitating communication between health care professionals and patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals to create and share medical information with patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities
15.
HYBRID ABUTMENT FOR RESTORATIVE DENTAL SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING THE SAME
A hybrid abutment for restorative dental systems includes a restoration interface with an overdenture portion and a restoration portion that are each operable to couple to a plurality of restorative abutment components along a restorative axis, a receiver interface with at least one region operable to couple to a corresponding region on a receiver along an installation axis, and a restorative platform separating the restoration interface and the receiver interface. The restorative abutment component can include an overdenture or a restorative component with an optional resilient insert. The overdenture and the restorative component are interchangeable without switching either the hybrid abutment or the receiver. The hybrid abutment includes a main body with a single-build or multi-piece build or configuration. Where the receiver is an implant, at least a portion of the hybrid abutment and the implant can be formed as a monolithic component.
An arthroscopic instrument optionally including: an elongate shaft extending along a longitudinal axis; at least one of a hub or a handpiece coupled to the elongate shaft; an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongate shaft and having a moveable jaw component; and one or more cameras coupled to the elongate shaft and positioned adjacent the end effector.
A hybrid abutment for restorative dental systems includes a restoration interface with an overdenture portion and a restoration portion that are each operable to couple to a plurality of restorative abutment components along a restorative axis, a receiver interface with at least one region operable to couple to a corresponding region on a receiver along an installation axis, and a restorative platform separating the restoration interface and the receiver interface. The restorative abutment component can include an overdenture or a restorative component with an optional resilient insert. The overdenture and the restorative component are interchangeable without switching either the hybrid abutment or the receiver. The hybrid abutment includes a main body with a single-build or multi-piece build or configuration. Where the receiver is an implant, at least a portion of the hybrid abutment and the implant can be formed as a monolithic component.
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(1) Downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, tablet computers, handheld computers and personal computers, namely, a downloadable software application for providing medical information related to bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation for use by patients and health care professionals; downloadable mobile application for facilitating communication between physicians and patients; downloadable mobile application for use by patients in connection with medical devices for bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation featuring interactive medical and healthcare information in the nature of videos, graphics, visuals, drawings, annotations, and explanations of medical device activity and treatments; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for creating and sharing medical information with patients. (1) Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking, accessing, and reporting electronic health records and personal health records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for managing a patient's personal health information and records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for sending messages and notifications to patients and for facilitating communication between health care professionals and patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals to create and share medical information with patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities.
A system may include a proximal body defining a shaft. A system may include a distal body for insertion into the proximal body shaft, the distal body comprising: a square post, wherein an internal surface of the square post is threaded; and a suture slot in having at least one surface with serrations thereon. A system may include a screw at least partially encapsulated within the proximal body and extending into the shaft, wherein the screw is threaded to match the internal surface of the threaded square post. A system may include the screw actuatable to move the distal body into the shaft by rotation of the screw.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A dental implant system that can include a prosthetic assembly and a dental implant. The prosthetic assembly can include a dental component and a retention screw. The dental component and the retention screw each have interference elements that are configured to engage when a removal torque is applied to the screw. When the interference element engage each other, a portion of the removal torque is converted into a linear force that is exerted on the dental component in a removal direction thereby separating the dental component from the dental implant.
A method and apparatus for reattaching soft tissue to a boney structure using an expanding suture anchor. The method can include providing a suture anchor and forming a cavity in the boney structure for receipt of the suture anchor. The method can also include coupling the soft tissue to a suture and coupling the suture to the suture anchor. The method can further include deploying the suture anchor to fix the suture to the suture anchor and the suture anchor to the cavity.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A fitting ring can be provided that is attachable to an edge of a liner for an acetabular shell. The fitting ring can include an alignment portion shaped or configured to engage a lip portion of the acetabular shell as the liner is inserted into the acetabular shell to center the liner and correct any pivoting of the liner relative to the acetabular shell. A driving force can be applied to the liner to drive the liner into the acetabular shell while the fitting ring guides the liner as the liner is inserted into the acetabular shell. Driving the liner into the acetabular shell can also cause the fitting ring to disengage from the liner.
Provided are engineered polypeptides including CAP18 variants, and other engineered cathelicidin polypeptides based on BMAP28, BAC7, K9CATH and PMAP36. Also provided are methods for inhibiting growth of at least one methanogen in an animal. Further provided are methods of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane emissions, that use such compositions. The compositions and methods include one or more of the antimicrobial peptides including CAP 18 variants and other engineered cathelicidin polypeptides based on BMAP28, BAC7, K9CATH and PMAP36.
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
A containment device (102, 104) may include one or more filaments formed as a mesh (126) having a Leno weave, wherein the mesh forms a plurality of pores (128). The containment device may include a bone graft material (108) having a substantially uniform shape and size contained by the mesh. Each of the plurality of pores formed by the mesh has a maximum opening that is substantially 45% - 65% smaller than a minimum dimension of the bone graft material.
The present invention provides alkaline phosphatase enzyme peptides, particularly microbial alkaline phosphatase enzyme peptides, that are mutant peptides altered in sequence and having increased heat tolerance while retaining enzymatic activity, and their use and application including in animal feed and for beneficial health and growth effects in animals.
The disclosure of the present application relates to a healing abutment and its use. The healing abutment can include scannable features and can be coupled to a dental implant via a retention screw. The healing abutment can include features that can be scanned by an intra-oral scanning system or transferred to a physical impression to convey information regarding the position and orientation of the dental implant.
The present invention relates to genetically modified Bacillus subtilis, compositions, and uses thereof in production of biomolecules and heterologous proteins and for delivery of biomolecules and heterologous proteins in animals and associated methods for improving animal health.
The present invention provides a method of inhibiting a viral respiratory disease, comprising: administering to a subject, in need thereof, an effective amount of L. reuteri strain 3632 and/or strain 3630, wherein L. reuteri strain 3632 and/or strain 3630 secrete mersacidin.
The present disclosure provides lysostaphin variants comprising one or more amino acid mutations in the lysostaphin sequence as well as formulations and methods of using the lysostaphin variants which exhibit desirable properties and provide benefits for the treatment of infections in animals.
Systems and methods are described herein for fitting of a dental analog. In an embodiment, a test block may be printed that includes a number of analog pockets of different sizes. A dental analog may be tested within the analog pockets to determine which analog pocket provides the best fit. Once the best fitting analog pocket is identified, a corresponding library file describing the geometry of that analog pocket is identified, and a dental prototype model may be 3D-printed using analog pocket geometry based on the analog library file. By printing using common printing parameters and the identified analog library file, the resulting printed dental prototype provides the same fit as the analog pocket identified within the test block. This use of a test block reduces or eliminates the need for iterative cycles of printing and testing multiple printed dental prototypes.
A system for tissue repair may include a suture anchor, a tissue repair device and an apparatus. The tissue repair device optionally including a handle, a shaft, and an end effector configured to selectively couple with the suture anchor. The apparatus configured to selectively carry the suture anchor and one or more sutures coupled to the suture anchor. The apparatus configured to pass the suture anchor from the apparatus and onto the end effector.
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Downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, tablet computers, handheld computers and personal computers, namely, a downloadable software application for providing medical information related to bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation for use by patients and health care professionals; downloadable mobile application for facilitating communication between physicians and patients; downloadable mobile application for use by patients in connection with medical devices for bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation featuring interactive medical and healthcare information in the nature of videos, graphics, visuals, drawings, annotations, and explanations of medical device activity and treatments; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for creating and sharing medical information with patients Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking, accessing, and reporting electronic health records and personal health records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for managing a patient's personal health information and records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for sending messages and notifications to patients and for facilitating communication between health care professionals and patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals to create and share medical information with patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities
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Downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients and health care professionals for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, tablet computers, handheld computers and personal computers, namely, a downloadable software application for providing medical information related to bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation for use by patients and health care professionals; downloadable mobile application for facilitating communication between physicians and patients; downloadable mobile application for use by patients in connection with medical devices for bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation featuring interactive medical and healthcare information in the nature of videos, graphics, visuals, drawings, annotations, and explanations of medical device activity and treatments; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities; downloadable applications for mobile phones and handheld computers for use by health care professionals for creating and sharing medical information with patients Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for data analysis, tracking, management and reporting in the field of bone disorders, bone healing and medical devices for electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for tracking, accessing, and reporting electronic health records and personal health records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for managing a patient's personal health information and records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for recording, transmitting, logging, tracking, analyzing, and reviewing medical conditions, symptoms, and ailments in the fields of bone disorders, bone healing, electrical spine fusion stimulation and electrical bone growth stimulation; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for sending messages and notifications to patients and for facilitating communication between health care professionals and patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals for transmitting, receiving, uploading and reviewing a patient's medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by health care professionals to create and share medical information with patients; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for receiving and reviewing medical records, test results and medical information; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use by patients for submitting and recording daily reports related to the patient's health and daily activities
A device can include a housing, an actuator, a power source, a converter, and a soft tissue anchor receiver. The actuator can extend from outside the housing to inside the housing, can be engageable by a user to implant the soft tissue anchor, and can be operable between an open position and a closed position. The power source can be removably inserted at least partially within the housing, can be configured to store energy, and can be controlled by the actuator. The converter can be located within the housing, selectively connected to the power source via the actuator such that in the open position, the actuator can connect the converter to the power source to energize the converter, and operable to extend a rod outside of the housing. The soft tissue anchor receiver can be attached to the rod and configured to hold the soft tissue anchor.
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Surgically non-invasive electromagnetic therapeutic equipment for medical treatment of living tissue and cells, namely, devices for use in bone healing, bone growth, and spine fusion healing
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CONNECTIVE TISSUE AUGMENTATION AND FIXATION DEVICE
System and techniques for connective tissue augmentation and fixation device are described herein. The connective tissue augmentation and fixation device can include a central body, a first side tail, and a second side tail. The central body can be configured to at least partially surround a graft. The central body can extend longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first side tail can extend from the first end of the central body. The first side tail can be configured to attach to a first bone of a patient. The second side tail can extend from the second end of the central body. The second side tail can be configured to attach to a second bone of the patient.
An electrosurgical bipolar surgical instrument comprises an elongate shaft extending along a central axis between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an outer electrode extending from the distal end portion, an inner electrode extending from within the elongate shaft into the outer electrode, and an intermediate insulation member disposed between outer electrode and the inner electrode.
An implant system and a method of forming the implant system including an implant to be implanted into living bone. The implant includes titanium. The implant includes a first surface geometry on a first portion of a surface of the implant and a second surface geometry on a second portion of the surface of the implant. The first surface geometry includes at least a submicron topography including tube-like structures and the second surface geometry includes a first micro-scale topography, a second micro-scale topography superimposed on the first topography, and a submicron topography superimposed on the first and second micro-scale topographies, the submicron topography including the tube-like structures.
A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which are passed through first and second openings associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. Portions of the suture lay parallel to each other within the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes retraction of the soft tissue implant into the femoral tunnel.
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A method of placing a dental implant analog in a physical model for use in creating a dental prosthesis is provided. The physical model, which is usually based on an impression of the patient's mouth or a scan of the patient's mouth, is prepared. The model is scanned. A three-dimensional computer model of the physical model is created and is used to develop the location of the dental implant. A robot then modifies the physical model to create an opening for the implant analog. The robot then places the implant analog within the opening at the location dictated by the three-dimensional computer model.
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A system configured to be implanted into a patient can include a first implantable component (104) configured to be inserted into a reamed-out or broached portion of a bone (102) of a patient. The first implantable component can extend between a first end (110) and a second end (112). The first implantable component can also include a central body (114) extending from the first end of the first implantable component toward the second end of the first implantable component and one or more fins (116) attached to a periphery of the central body. The fins can extend radially outward the central body and extend from the first end of the first implantable component to the second end of the first implantable component. The central body and the one or more fins can be configured to be inserted into the reamed-out or broached portion of the bone of a patient from a superior approach.
An implant assembly can include a primary structure securable to a bone of a patient. The primary structure can include an adapted portion manufactured to match an anatomy of the bone of the patient. The adapted portion can also be engageable with the bone of the patient. The implant assembly can also include an attachment securable to the primary structure. The attachment can include an articular portion can define an implant articular surface. The implant articular surface can be engageable with a second bone of the patient. The attachment can also include a tailored portion extending from the articular portion. The tailored portion can be manufactured to match the anatomy of the bone of the patient and be engageable with the bone of the patient.
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Method for manufacturing dental implant components
A method for making a rapid prototype of a patient's mouth to be used in the design and fabrication of a dental prosthesis. The method takes an impression of a mouth including a first installation site having a dental implant installed in the first installation site and a gingival healing abutment having at least one informational marker attached to the dental implant. A stone model is prepared based on the impression, including teeth models and model markers indicative of the at least one informational marker. The model is scanned. Scan data is generated from the scanning. The scan data is transferred to a CAD program. A three-dimensional model of the installation site is created in the CAD program. The at least one informational marker is determined to gather information for manufacturing the rapid protocol. Rapid prototype dimensional information is developed. The rapid prototype dimensional information is transferred to a rapid prototyping machine which fabricate a rapid prototype of the patient's dentition as well as a dental implant analog position.
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Disclosed herein is a suture for a surgical procedure that can include a body. The body can comprise an elongate strand. The body can have an aperture therethrough at a first portion of the elongate strand. A second portion of the elongate strand adjacent the first portion can be passed through the first aperture to create a feature along an exterior surface of the body.
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Orthopedic rib implants designed for stabilization of rib fractures composed of artificial materials; surgical implants, namely, rib plates composed of artificial materials
A soft tissue repair device can include a housing having a handle, a deployment system having an actuation member, and an insertion system having an inserter and a slider. The slider can be coupled to the actuation member and movable relative to the inserter between deployed and retracted positions. First and second anchors can be carried on an external surface of the slider such that the anchors are spaced apart and portions of the anchors are coaxial with the slider and each other. A flexible strand can couple the anchors. The insertion system can cooperate with the deployment system to move the slider to the deployed position to deploy the first anchor upon activating the actuation member a first time, and to move the slider to the deployed position from the retracted position to deploy the second anchor upon actuating the actuation member a second time after the first time.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A SELF-LOCKING ADJUSTABLE LOOP
An apparatus can include a first flexible member having first and second ends and a first body extending therebetween, where the first body defines a first passage portion. A second flexible member can have first and second ends and a second body extending therebetween, where the second body defines second and third passage portions. The first end of the first flexible member passes into and through the second passage portion such that the first end extends outside of the second passage portion, and the second end of the first flexible member passes into and through the third passage portion such that the second end extends outside of the third passage portion. The first and second ends of the second flexible member pass into and through the first passage portion to form a self-locking adjustable flexible member construct.
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A dental implant for insertion into bone within a patient's mouth comprises a body and a scannable code. The body includes a bone-engaging exterior surface, an anti-rotational feature for non-rotationally mating with an abutment, and an upper region. The upper region includes an upper surface for engaging the abutment. The scannable code on the upper surface provides information concerning the dental implant. The information includes at least two features of the dental implant.
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A method for securing a strand to a fixation member for arthroscopic fixation, wherein the fixation member includes a channel on an exterior surface and an aperture therethrough. The method includes passing a strand having first and second ends through a flexible sleeve, passing the sleeve through the aperture of the fixation member in a first direction, tensioning the strand, and pulling the sleeve in a second direction different than the first direction to secure the sleeve to the fixation member without tying the strand on the fixation member.
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Various systems, methods and apparatuses are shown and described including a system for tissue repair. The system optionally includes: a needle, a kite and securement mechanism. The kite can be configured to couple with the needle and forms a loop. The loop is configured to receive one or more sutures. The securement mechanism can be configured to be moveable relative to the loop of the kite to selectively engage the one or more sutures such that the one or more sutures are captured between the loop and the securement mechanism.
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A soft tissue repair device. The device includes an inserter having a distal portion, a first anchor carried externally onto the distal portion, a second anchor carried externally onto the distal portion, and a flexible strand coupling the first and second anchors and forming an adjustable knotless loop.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING SOFT TISSUE TO A BONE
A method and apparatus for surgically repairing a tear in soft tissue is disclosed. A plurality of collapsible tubes are positioned about the suture. The collapsible tubes are pushed through soft tissue and orthopedic mesh on opposite sides of a tear in soft tissue. When tension is applied to the suture, the tubes are compressed to fix the suture to the soft tissue and draw the soft tissue portions together.
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A surgical method can include passing at least two adjustable loops of a flexible construct through at least the first tissue to extend from an outer surface of the first tissue opposite a tissue engaging surface facing the second tissue, and attaching the two adjustable loops to a first selected area of the second tissue. The method can further include positioning an elongated locking member within the two adjustable loops such that the locking member extends between the two adjustable loops adjacent the outer surface, engaging the locking member with the outer surface by drawing the two adjustable loops towards the outer surface, and compressing the first tissue between the locking member and the second tissue by tensioning the two adjustable loops. Related tissue fixation devices are also provided.
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IMMUNOGENIC PROBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE INCLUDING IN VACCINATION
The present invention provides probiotic compositions and methods for improving animal health, particularly improving and enhancing vaccine response. The probiotic compositions include one or more isolated strains of Lactobacillus species bacteria which colonizes the gastrointestinal tract to increase the health and enhance the immune system and immune response of an animal.
Systems and methods for tissue repair are illustrated and described. One such system optionally includes any one or combination of: one or more sutures, a suture anchor configured to couple with the one or more sutures and a prosthesis. The prosthesis can optionally be configured to be inserted in a bone of a patient. The prosthesis can have a first surface and at least one passage therein. The at least one passage can have a first opening at the first surface and a second opening. The suture anchor can be configured to couple with the prosthesis at one or more of the first surface or the at least one passage. The one or more sutures can be configured to pass through the prosthesis via the at least one passage.
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Disclosure herein are knotless suture anchor constructs and methods of use thereof. The suture anchor constructs can include a bone anchor and a suture. The bone anchor can include a suture anchoring member and can define a cavity and a longitudinal passage extending from a trailing end of the bone anchor at least partially therethrough to the cavity. The suture anchoring member can be located in the cavity. The suture can be coupled to the suture anchoring member and can include a tensioning portion, a repair portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion can form a suture loop extending along the longitudinal passage.
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A humeral arthroplasty system includes a sensor device, a humeral head including a first portion of circuitry of the sensor device and an adapter socket, a taper adapter configured to seat within the adapter socket, a stemless humeral anchor couplable to the taper adapter, and a second portion of circuitry of the sensor device extending into the adapter socket. The taper adapter and the stemless humeral anchor can comprise a central bore extending therethrough, and the second portion of the circuitry of the sensor device can be connected to the first portion by an electrical circuit extending through the taper adapter. The humeral head can comprise a ceramic material. The second portion of circuitry can comprise a force sensor extending into the adapter socket, wherein the taper adapter is configured to engage the force sensor when seated in the adapter socket.
A humeral arthroplasty system includes a sensor device, a humeral head (402) including a first portion (462) of circuitry of the sensor device and an adapter socket (412), a taper adapter (406) configured to seat within the adapter socket, a stemless humeral anchor (404) couplable to the taper adapter, and a second portion of circuity (460/464/490A/490B/540B) of the sensor device extending into the adapter socket. The taper adapter and the stemless humeral anchor can comprise a central bore (424/436) extending therethrough, and the second portion of the circuitry of the sensor device can be connected to the first portion by an electrical circuit (464/490A/490B) extending through the taper adapter. The humeral head can comprise a ceramic material. The second portion of circuitry can comprise a force sensor (540B/558A/558B/608) extending into the adapter socket, wherein the taper adapter is configured to engage the force sensor when seatedin the adapter socket.
A bone or tissue repair device can deploy first and second anchors from a distal end of a bore of a needle. A cylindrical first anchor can be disposed in the bore proximal to a distal end of the bore. A cylindrical second anchor can be disposed in the bore proximal to the first anchor. A pusher wire can include teeth positioned at a distal end of the pusher wire. The pusher wire and teeth can be configured to engage an interior of the first anchor; advance distally, with respect to the needle, to force the first anchor distally out of the bore; retract proximally, with respect to the needle and the second anchor, to position the teeth inside an interior of the second anchor; engage the interior of the second anchor; and advance distally, with respect to the needle, to force the second anchor distally out of the bore.
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IMPLANT WITH HIGH PRIMARY STABILITY AND ACCELERATED SECONDARY STABILITY
An implant for implantation into bone tissue includes an elongated body having an outer surface. The outer surface has at least one thread. The thread makes a number of turns around the body of the implant and includes a root, a flank and a crest. The root and a segment of the flank have a roughened portion compared to the crest. A method of forming an implant having a threaded outer surface including a root, a flank, and a crest includes treating the threaded outer surface at only the root and a portion of the flank while the crest remains untreated.
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The present invention relates to probiotic compositions and methods for improving animal health and animal production. The probiotic compositions include one, two, three, or more isolated strains of novel Bacillus strains which are capable of colonizing the gastrointestinal tract to improve the health of an animal. The probiotic compositions include a combination of at least one Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain and a Bacillus subtilis strain.
A method of coupling a first portion of an anatomy to a second portion of the anatomy includes coupling first and second bones of the anatomy with a bone-tendon-bone implant. The bone-tendon-bone implant has a first bone end, a second bone end and a replacement tendon between the first and second bone ends. The first and second bone ends are positioned in corresponding first and second bores of the first and second bones. The first bone end is secured to the first bone with a first bone anchor. A second anchor coupled to the bone-tendon-bone implant is passed through and outside the second bore. The second anchor is coupled to an adjustable suture construct having two adjustable suture loops. Tensioning at least one of first and second ends of the adjustable suture construct tensions the replacement tendon and positions the first bone relative to the second bone.
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A tissue repair device is disclosed. The tissue repair device can include any one or combination of features including an end effector and an actuator. A deformable first anchor and a deformable second anchor can be captured by the end effector. The actuator can selectively engage the first anchor and the second anchor in a series. The actuator can deploy the first anchor from the end effector into tissue and then can be selectively moveable to engage and deploy the second anchor from the end effector into the tissue.
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A tissue repair device is disclosed. The tissue repair device can include any one or combination of features including an end effector and an actuator. A deformable first anchor and a deformable second anchor can be captured by the end effector. The actuator can selectively engage the first anchor and the second anchor in a series. The actuator can deploy the first anchor from the end effector into tissue and then can be selectively moveable to engage and deploy the second anchor from the end effector into the tissue.
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Fixed suture construct for soft tissue reconstruction
Disclose herein are suture anchor constructs. The suture anchor constructs can include an anchor, a first suture, and a second suture. The anchor can include a post and a body. The body can define a central hole extending from a trailing end of the body along a central axis towards a leading end of the body. The first suture can have a first tail, a second tail, and a first intermediate potion located proximate the post. The second suture can have a third tail, a fourth tail, and a second intermediate portion secured to the post. The first, second, third, and fourth, tails can pass through the central hole.
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A method of soft tissue repair comprises attaching at least one suture to a soft tissue to be affixed to a bone structure, positioning a tissue anchor on a driver, positioning a cinching suture alongside the driver, engaging a catch of the cinching suture with a stop of the driver, capturing the at least one suture attached to the soft tissue in a loop of the cinching suture positioned proximate a distal tip of the driver, drawing the at least one suture toward the distal tip of the driver by pulling at least a first portion of the cinching suture; preventing the cinching suture from passing by the driver by engaging the catch with the stop, and installing the tissue anchor into the bone structure to secure the at least one suture in the bone structure by interference-friction fixation between the tissue anchor and the bone structure.
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A method of providing an accurate three-dimensional scan of a dental arch area is disclosed. The arch area has two segments and a connecting area between the two segments. The connecting area has homogeneous features. A connecting-geometry tool with at least one definable feature is affixed to the arch area. The definable feature overlays at least part of the connecting area. The arch area is scanned to produce a scanned dataset of the arch area. The definable feature of the connecting-geometry tool on the connection area is determined based on the scanned dataset. The dimensions of the arch area are determined based on the data relating to the definable features from the scanned dataset.
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A surgical method can include passing at least two adjustable loops of a flexible construct through at least the first tissue to extend from an outer surface of the first tissue opposite a tissue engaging surface facing the second tissue, and attaching the two adjustable loops to a first selected area of the second tissue. The method can further include positioning an elongated locking member within the two adjustable loops such that the locking member extends between the two adjustable loops adjacent the outer surface, engaging the locking member with the outer surface by drawing the two adjustable loops towards the outer surface, and compressing the first tissue between the locking member and the second tissue by tensioning the two adjustable loops. Related tissue fixation devices are also provided.
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A computing device is provided that includes a processor and memory including data that, when processed by the processor, enables the computing device to: import a freeform object into a Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) environment; facilitate a customization of the freeform object within the CAD environment by independent manipulation of one or more control points in at least two dimensions, where the one or more control points are defined at a surface of the freeform object and, when manipulated, result in a changed configuration of the freeform object in the at least two dimensions; determine an overlapping volume in the CAD environment that is shared between the freeform object and another object; and perform one or more Boolean operations to convert the overlapping volume into a split volume.
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A disclosed fastener guide includes first and second longitudinal body portions that include, respectively, first and second distal segments. These body portions are connected together to form a fastener through-bore therebetween into which a fastener can be received for guiding the fastener into a hole in a bone plate. This connection can be flexible to allow the fastener guide to move between open and closed positions. In the closed position, a spacing of the first and second distal segments relative to one another is such that a combination of the two can be received in the hole in the bone plate for attaching the fastener guide to the plate; however, in the open position, this combination can no longer be received in the hole due to the segments being spaced relatively further apart from one another in comparison to the spacing in the closed position of the fastener guide.
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Dental barrier membrane comprised of human placental tissue
for use in bone grafting procedures; dental bone graft
material consisting of human placental tissue;
placental-derived membrane for use in dental procedures.
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Method and apparatus for implanting a knee prosthesis
A method for preparing a femur for receiving a prosthesis. The method includes the following: fixing a femoral trial component to the femur; coupling a reamer bushing relative to the femoral trial component; reaming a cavity into the femur using the reamer bushing as a guide; coupling at least one of a modular femoral box trial and a stem adapter relative to the femoral trial component; trialing the femoral trial component with the articulating surface of the femoral trial component; and performing the coupling of the reamer bushing, the reaming of the cavity, the coupling of the at least one of the modular femoral box trial and stem adapter, and the trialing of the femoral trial component all while the femoral trial component remains fixed to the distal femur.
A fibrous tissue repair device includes first and second tubular anchors having corresponding longitudinal passages. The tissue repair device includes corresponding first and second inserters. Each inserter has a shaft with a distal portion received in the longitudinal passage of the corresponding tubular anchor. A flexible strand couples the first and second anchors.
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Orthopedic rib implants designed for stabilization of rib fractures composed of artificial materials; surgical implants, namely, rib plates composed of artificial materials
A method and apparatus for securing soft tissue to bone can include loading a suture through an eyelet of a suture anchor. The suture anchor can have a longitudinal axis and a distal tip. An anchor inserter assembly can be positioned in contact with the suture anchor. The anchor inserter assembly can include a sleeve portion and an impacting portion. The suture can be engaged with a suture engaging member on the suture inserter assembly at a location adjacent to the eyelet. The sleeve portion can be translated relative to the impacting portion from an alignment position to an insertion position thereby moving the suture a first distance offset from the eyelet in a direction away from the distal tip. The anchor insert assembly can be advanced to a driven position thereby advancing the suture anchor into the bone. The suture engaging member can be released from the suture.
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(1) Dental barrier membrane comprised of human placental tissue for use in bone grafting procedures; dental bone graft material consisting of human placental tissue; placental-derived membrane for use in dental procedures.
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Dental barrier membrane comprised of human placental tissue for use in bone grafting procedures; dental bone graft material consisting of human placental tissue; placental-derived membrane for use in dental procedures
A method and a device for the simplified inspection of the compatibility of the positions of master tubes in a surgical guides with respect to the positions in a predetermined plan in a computer model. For example, during virtual planning, the virtual surgical guide includes master tubes having an axis that is the axis (e.g., an installation axis) along which a dental implant will be installed. The virtual surgical guide can be manufactured, e.g., by substrative methods and additive methods. As discussed herein, the accuracy of the physical surgical guide can be checked physically or virtually.
An implantable screw for maintaining horizontal and/or vertical space during bone grafting procedures. The screw includes a head having a top surface configured to engage a dental membrane, a shaft, and a tip. The shaft is at least partially threaded to engage bone. The dental membrane and the screw provide space for bone growth material during bone grafting.
A printing cartridge capable of controlling and tracking 3D printing material. The printing cartridge having an open configuration and a closed configuration.
A dental membrane that is used with a patient having insufficient bone at a surgical site during a ridge augmentation. The dental membrane includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is cortical bone or formed from artificial bone materials to have characteristics of cortical bone. The second layer is cancellous bone or formed from artificial bone materials to have characteristics of cancellous bone.
A method and system for making a bone plug using cortical bone material. A patient jaw having insufficient bone at a surgical site may be scanned to provide a 3D image which may be used to design a virtual bone plug and to fabricate the bone plug for placement within the patient. The bone plug may be formed from cortical bone that can be reconstituted and demineralized or demineralized and milled to shape.
Disclosed herein are systems for implanting anchors and method of use thereof. The systems and methods can include an anchor punch, an anchor inserter, and a controller. The anchor punch can include an anchor punch sensor. The anchor inserter can include an anchor inserter sensor. The controller can be in electrical communication with the anchor punch sensor and the anchor inserter sensor. The controller can be operative to perform operations that include receiving an anchor punch sensor signal from the anchor punch sensor, recommending a number of anchors to be implanted in the bone based on a first estimate of the bone quality, receiving an anchor inserter signal from the anchor inserter sensor, and recommending a number of additional anchors to be implanted in the bone based on a second estimate of the bone quality.
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A tissue fixation device including a self-locking construct having a first loop, a second loop, and a first free end. A first tail is coupled to, and extends from, the first loop. A second tail is coupled to, and extends from, the second loop. An anchor is coupled to one of the self-locking construct or the first tail such that one of the self-locking construct or the first tail extend through the anchor.
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Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to a bone
A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a member to pull the soft tissue implant into a femoral tunnel. The member includes a suture having first and second ends which are passed through first and second openings associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. Portions of the suture lay parallel to each other within the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes retraction of the soft tissue implant into the femoral tunnel.
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A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a looking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. A bone engaging fastener is coupled to bone. A second fastener is coupled to a suture construction. The second fastener is coupled to the first fastener. Soft tissue is coupled to the suture construction.
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A surgical method can include passing at least two adjustable loops of a flexible construct through at least the first tissue to extend from an outer surface of the first tissue opposite a tissue engaging surface facing the second tissue, and attaching the two adjustable loops to a first selected area of the second tissue. The method can further include positioning an elongated locking member within the two adjustable loops such that the locking member extends between the two adjustable loops adjacent the outer surface, engaging the locking member with the outer surface by drawing the two adjustable loops towards the outer surface, and compressing the first tissue between the locking member and the second tissue by tensioning the two adjustable loops. Related tissue fixation devices are also provided.
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