A61B2017/0646

Methods and Apparatus for Implanting Prostheses
20260033879 · 2026-02-05 ·

A deployment device for a tissue repair system includes a front delivery assembly that is detachable from a base assembly of the deployment device. The front delivery assembly includes at least one prosthesis and at least one driven assembly that actuates the at least one prosthesis. The base assembly includes a driving assembly that may engage the at least one driven assembly of the at least one prosthesis. The front delivery assembly can be rotated so that the position of a prosthesis in the front delivery assembly is moved in and out of alignment with the driving assembly. A kit of parts may be provided that includes a base assembly as well as two or more detachable front delivery assemblies.

Orthopedic staple and related instruments

A method to remove a memory metal orthopedic staple from that is implanted in a bone repair site is disclosed. The orthopedic staple is in its relaxed state and the method includes (a) attaching an inserter tool/cartridge assembly to the orthopedic staple's bridge portion; (b) actuating the inserter tool to change the orthopedic staple from its relaxed state to its insertion state in which the two legs of the orthopedic staple are substantially parallel to each other; and (c) removing the orthopedic staple from the bone repair site.

Stabilization devices

Stabilization device embodiments for use in orthopedic procedures to couple to target areas of tissue. Stabilization devices described can be used to fuse, fix, provide a preselected spacing, and/or provide a preselected compression to target areas during use. Stabilization devices can be coupled to target areas using alignment elements such as pins, k-wires, and/or screws.