Latest Patents

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Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Kit for anchoring an implantable medical device 2018-10-02 2020-6-12
Temporarily stiffened mesh prostheses 2018-5-09 2018-9-13
Apparatus for ablation of body tissue and method of use thereof 2017-11-14 2018-6-14
Pre-weld analysis and related laser welding method and fiber laser utilizing … 2017-9-23 2022-3-22 2022-3-22
Original position training device, method and system 2017-9-20 2018-5-17
Surgical device and use method 2017-9-20 2018-4-12
Distribution system and method 2017-6-02 2019-3-15
Cannula with flexible holder and methods of use 2017-5-30 2017-9-14
Pump, system with a blood pump and method for producing a blood pump 2017-1-20 2018-6-14
Hand mixer 2017-1-20 2019-1-04
Blunt tip surgical cutting device and method 2016-8-16 2017-11-21 2017-11-21
Valve control mechanism and method 2016-8-01 2016-11-24
Drug eluting mesh to prevent infection of indwelling transdermal devices 2016-7-12 2016-12-28
Catheter with integrated cement delivery balloon 2016-6-24 2016-10-20
Mixer gun system and method 2016-5-19 2016-9-08
Expandable device and methods of use 2016-5-16 2016-9-08
Tumour ablation system 2016-1-08 2017-8-29
Bone fracture reduction device and methods for using same 2016-1-04 2016-4-28
Electrosurgical Device & Methods 2015-12-31 2016-4-28
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2015-12-21 2017-4-04 2017-4-04
Steerable catheter system and method of using same 2015-11-17 2016-3-17
Dynamically expandable cannulae and systems and methods for performing … 2015-11-09 2017-1-03 2017-1-03
Surgical system and methods of use 2015-10-20 2016-2-11
RF enabled inflatable bone tamp 2015-9-29 2017-12-26 2017-12-26
Cement mixer and bone filler device 2015-9-29 2017-9-19 2017-9-19
Low cost inflatable bone tamp 2015-9-16 2017-6-06 2017-6-06
Surgical tool for LSS decompression 2015-4-24 2016-6-21 2016-6-21
Bone tamp and methods of use 2015-4-14 2015-8-06
Multi-tine cutting device 2015-4-02 2017-4-05
High pressure surgical system 2015-3-12 2017-2-28 2017-2-28
Bone fracture reduction system and methods of using the same 2015-3-04 2016-9-13 2016-9-13
Adjustable Surgical Instruments and Methods of Use and Fabrication 2015-2-12 2015-6-04
Expandable surgical instruments and methods of use and fabrication 2015-2-04 2015-6-04
Phenyl ester side chain to increase polymer absorbency 2014-11-21 2016-5-25 2016-5-25
Antimicrobial compositions and methods for preventing infection in surgical … 2014-11-10 2015-6-04
Polymeric drug delivery system for treating surgical complications 2014-11-10 2015-6-04
Multi-port delivery system 2014-9-30 2015-1-15
Anchored cannula 2014-9-09 2016-5-24 2016-5-24
Methods of filling bone using bone cement mixing and delivery devices 2014-8-22 2017-11-21 2017-11-21
Bone cement mixing and delivery device 2014-8-22 2016-2-25
Surgical instrument with graduated markings correlating to angulation 2014-8-20 2017-8-15 2017-8-15
Retracting cannula with illumination and methods of use 2014-8-19 2016-2-25
Minimally Invasive Cement Delivery System Retainer 2014-6-26 2014-10-16
Cannula with deployable anchor wire and methods of use 2014-6-23 2017-2-14 2017-2-14
Cryogenic kyphoplasty instrument and methods of use 2014-5-28 2015-12-03
Adjustable cannula and methods of use 2014-5-27 2017-12-26 2017-12-26
Electrosurgery mapping tool and method 2014-3-14 2019-2-22 2019-2-22
Method and arrangement for sterilization and storage of medical devices 2014-2-06 2015-11-25
Dihydroxybenzoate polymers and uses thereof 2013-11-22 2014-3-13
Implantable blood pump, blood pump system and method for data transmission in a … 2013-11-13 2014-10-09
Biodegradable polymer cover material for breast implant 2013-10-24 2014-1-30
Mesh Pouches for Implantable Medical Devices 2013-9-23 2015-10-01
Percutaneous spinal implants and methods 2013-8-06 2013-12-05
Resorbable phenolic polymer 2013-5-15 2013-9-26
Ultrasonic cutting device 2013-3-15 2014-9-18
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2013-3-15 2014-9-18
Surgical tool holder 2013-3-15 2014-9-18
Retractable device to dissect and evacuate ligamentum flavum in lumbar spinal … 2013-3-15 2016-8-02 2016-8-02
Surgical cutting device 2013-3-15 2014-9-18
Rotatable cutting instrument and method 2013-3-14 2014-9-18
Devices containing a chemical denervation agent and methods for treating … 2013-3-14 2014-9-18
Surgical device with ratchet mechanism for performing a surgical procedure and … 2013-3-14 2016-5-31 2016-5-31
Radio frequencey catheter to target ligamentum flavum 2013-3-14 2014-9-18
Formed deployable superelastic blade and method of use 2013-3-14 2016-3-15 2016-3-15
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2013-3-14 2015-12-08 2015-12-08
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2013-3-14 2014-9-18
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2013-3-14 2014-9-18
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2013-3-13 2014-9-18
Radiofrequency inflatable device 2013-3-13 2018-1-09 2018-1-09
Device for performing a surgical procedure and method 2013-3-13 2015-10-20 2015-10-20
Expandable cannula and method of use 2013-3-13 2014-9-18
Surgical tool holder 2013-3-08 2014-9-11
Surgical tool holder 2013-3-07 2014-9-11
Device for performing a surgical procedure and methods of use 2013-2-06 2016-3-29 2016-3-29
Resorbable pouches for implantable medical devices 2012-12-14 2013-4-11
Cement delivering device and method 2012-4-26 2013-10-31
Positional guide 2012-4-25 2013-10-31
System and Device for Providing Nutrition to Intervertebral Tissue and Method … 2012-4-25 2013-10-31
Cannulated locking bone fastener 2012-4-13 2013-10-17
Bone Cement Component Injection System With Reduced Fume Exposure And Method 2012-4-13 2013-10-17
Lumbar-sacral implant allowing variable angle fixation 2012-3-07 2014-2-12
Angled inflatable composite balloon and method 2012-3-07 2013-9-12
Interspinous Process Spacer Diagnostic Parallel Balloon Catheter and Methods of … 2012-2-02 2012-5-31
Systems and methods for in situ assembly of an interspinous process distraction … 2012-1-09 2014-2-04 2014-2-04
Interspinous Process Implant Having a Thread-Shaped Wing and Method of … 2011-12-07 2012-4-05
Anchorage devices comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient 2011-11-10 2013-9-18
Reduced extravasation of bone cement 2011-10-26 2013-7-03
Apparatus and methods for use of expandable members in surgical applications 2011-9-28 2015-1-06 2015-1-06
System and device for directional expansion of expandable structure within bone … 2011-9-26 2012-1-12
Bone support device, system and method 2011-9-13 2013-2-12 2013-2-12
System and method for treating vertebral body 2011-9-06 2012-2-23
Novel medical device coatings 2011-8-25 2018-12-12 2018-12-12
Apparatus for Sizing a Facet Joint 2011-8-04 2011-11-24
Digital Syringe With Compensation Control 2011-8-02 2011-11-24
Calcium particle-embedded, snap-to-dough, high-viscosity bone cement 2011-7-26 2013-8-15
Combination directional and non-directional bone tamp 2011-7-05 2013-6-04 2013-6-04
Low-compliance expandable medical device 2011-5-10 2011-9-01
Methods and instruments for use in vertebral treatment 2011-5-04 2012-11-08
Devices and methods for osteolytic lesion assessment using a steerable catheter 2011-4-26 2012-11-01
Tools and methods for the preparation of the facet joint 2011-4-21 2012-10-25