JEFFREY WYMAN
Physician Assistant at Woodhaven Ln, Naples, FL

2007023, Oct 4, 2007

Nov 13, 2006

11/598093

Reinhold Schmieding - Naples FL, US
Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US

A61B 17/00

606079000

A method and apparatus for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using holes in bone created by retrograde cutting. A rotary cutter, mounted onto an insertion post of a tibial guide, is inserted through an anteromedial portal and the rotary cutter placed on the anatomical origin of an ACL tibial insertion. A drill pin is drilled through the tibia and advanced until it contacts and engages a cannulation in the rotary cutter on the guide. Further rotation of the drill pin disengages the rotary cutter from the guide. The retrograde drill pin is then retracted and simultaneously rotated for retrograde cutting of a socket or tunnel of desired depth in the tibia. A strand is passed through the cannulation of the drill pin into the joint. The end of the strand is retrieved from the anteromedial portal and a loop formed for subsequent graft installation. A similar technique is used to form a socket or tunnel in the femur except that a femur guide is used in place of the tibial guide. A graft of appropriate length is pulled through the anteromedial portal by the loops formed in the strands and the ends of the graft are drawn into the femoral and tibial sockets. The reconstruction is completed by securing the graft ends.

2013002, Jan 24, 2013

Jul 21, 2011

13/188254

Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Daniel B. Ellie - Holliston MA, US
Graham Smith - Newburyport MA, US

A61B 17/56

606 86 R

A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.

2012024, Sep 27, 2012

Mar 24, 2011

13/070692

Anthony P. Napolitano - Chappaqua NY, US
Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. - Mahwah NJ

A61B 17/04

606232

In one embodiment, the present invention may include a system for securing soft tissue relative to a bone including a tissue anchor having a substantially planar body having a channel and at least one bore hole; an inserter rod having a longitudinal length and adapted to be positioned within the channel of the tissue anchor; and an engagement structure on at least one of the channel or the inserter rod adapted to removeably affix the tissue anchor to the inserter rod.

2013026, Oct 10, 2013

Apr 4, 2012

13/439099

Stephen Anthony Santangelo - Sturbridge MA, US
Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Neil J. Etherington - Logan UT, US
Pascal Boileau - Nice Cedex 3, FR

A61B 17/86

606304

Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for a bone screw and self-retaining driver. The system includes a mechanism that enables a bone screw to be rigidly attached to a screwdriver for manipulation and transfer of bone fragments and grafts to a fixation site, such as during surgery. The system includes a cannulated bone screw that has a drive connection that engages with a drive structures of a screwdriver. The bone screw also includes a structural connector that securely attaches to or receives an internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver. The internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver can rotate and slide independent of an outer shaft of screwdriver. Accordingly, the internal shaft of the screwdriver can rigidly connect with the bone screw enabling applied torque to the screwdriver to be transferred to the bone screw, without the bone screw falling off of the drive connection.

6461373, Oct 8, 2002

May 25, 2001

09/864258

Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL
Reinhold Schmieding - Naples FL
Philip S. OQuinn - Naples FL

Arthrex, Inc. - Naples FL

A61B 1700

606232, 606 73, 606104

Endosteal fixation of a ligament graft with an interference fixation device installed in a retrograde manner is disclosed. An interference screw is installed at the top of the tibial tunnel, through the tibial plateau, in a procedure for ACL reconstruction. The interference screw is fitted with a length of suture for pulling the screw onto a driver placed through the tibial tunnel. The suture is secured to the screw using a knot, an adhesive, insert molding, and equivalents. The suture extends beyond the leading tip of the screw a sufficient length to allow the screw to be passed into the joint by pulling on the suture exiting the tibial tunnel. A driver fits into a drive opening in the leading front end of the screw. Turning the driver advances the screw in a retrograde manner into the tunnel. Accordingly, interference fixation of the graft near the tibial plateau is provided, thereby eliminating graft abrasion at the tibial plateau tunnel opening.

2012026, Oct 18, 2012

Apr 13, 2011

13/085882

Mark Steiner - Wellesley MA, US
Kyle Craig Pilgeram - San Jose CA, US
Raymond West - Marlborough MA, US
Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Ran Oren - Kibbutz Gaaton, IL
Eran Zakai - Misgav, IL
Elad Rash - Beit Lehem Haglilit, IL

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. - Mahwah NJ

A61B 17/17, A61B 17/16

606 80, 606 96

In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrument for use in preparing a femur for soft tissue repair or reconstruction, including a cannulated, curved guide tool having a cannulated body extending to a distal tip and a plane defined by a longitudinal axis of the cannulated body and distal tip; and a flange secured to the distal tip and extending from the distal tip in a direction transverse from the distal tip, the flange having a first curve along at least a portion of the flange and a degree of tilt, relative to the plane, along at least a portion of the flange. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention may also include a method of preparing a bone for reattachment of soft tissue thereto, including visualizing a reattachment site; selecting a guide tool from a plurality of cannulated curved guide tools, each of the plurality of guide tools having a distal tip that includes a flange; directing the distal tip of the selected guide tool towards the reattachment site; and placing the flange against the surrounding anatomy such that the distal tip is on the reattachment site.

2003010, Jun 5, 2003

Nov 13, 2002

10/292476

Reinhold Schmieding - Naples FL, US
Peter Dreyfuss - Naples FL, US
Karen Gallen - Naples FL, US
Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Hans Linden - Koln, DE

A61B017/58

606/073000, 606/080000, 606/104000

A fixation device for securing soft tissue or suture to bone, such as in the case of rotator cuff repair and primary or secondary ACL tibial side fixation, is disclosed. The fixation device includes an implant screw and a washer that attaches to the head of the screw, yet allows the screw to be turned independently of the washer during insertion of the screw. The washer can be a cap-shaped washer, for covering and securing suture knot bundles around the implant screw, or a spiked cap, for engaging soft tissue. If necessary, the length of the implant screw may be cut to adjust its length.

2004007, Apr 15, 2004

Oct 7, 2003

10/679438

Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Robert Weber - Chino Hills CA, US

A61B017/28

606/205000

An instrument for retrieving suture within a patient has a shaft with proximal and distal ends. The distal end terminates in an articulating mechanism, such as a jaw that captures suture slidably within an opening disposed toward the instrument tip. An actuating mechanism disposed on a handle proximal to the shaft opens and closes the jaw. The handle is adapted to be gripped in the user's palm, and the actuating mechanism is toggled between two operative positions, preferably by flexion and extension of a single digit. Alternatively, the handle and actuating mechanism have a plier-like configuration, providing a single instrument adaptable to be held by the user in either of a normal position, with the operative tip directed generally away from the user's body, or a “suicide” position, with the operative tip directed generally toward the user's body.

2011025, Oct 13, 2011

Jan 19, 2011

13/009167

Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Ryan E. Yearsley - Eagle ID, US
Jeremy Dirk Borchert - Austin TX, US
Margaret Mary Sinnott - Logan UT, US

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. - Mahwah NJ

A61B 17/04

606144

A surgical instrument and method of using same are provided. The instrument includes a jaw portion extending along an axis and a handle portion rotatably connected with the jaw portion and configured to at least partially rotate about the axis with respect to the jaw portion. A needle assembly can be configured to pass through the jaw portion and along the axis by cooperation with the handle portion. The jaw portion, or a shaft portion connecting the jaw portion and the handle portion, can include at least one spring-assisted bearing and the handle portion can include at least one depression configured to engage the at least one spring-assisted bearing in an orientation that temporarily locks the shaft portion with respect to handle portion. A method includes rotating the handle portion with respect to the jaw portion and actuating the instrument to pass a portion of a suture through tissue.

2012008, Apr 5, 2012

Sep 30, 2011

13/249449

Michael Charles Ferragamo - Foster RI, US
Jeffrey Wyman - Naples FL, US
Michael James Perriello - Hopedale MA, US
Gary Robert McCarthy - East Bridgewater MA, US

A61B 17/06, A61B 17/04

606224, 606232

The present disclosure relates to a needle for attaching a fixator to a soft tissue graft. The needle includes a pointed distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including a suture coupler, the suture coupler including a hook and a pocket formed by the hook, wherein the needle is curved along an entire length of the needle. A fixator for use with the needle and method of fixating a soft tissue graft to a bone is also disclosed.