CREATIVITY
With over 30 US and international patents issued (and additional patents pending), we have a demonstrated track record of creativity and innovation.
ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE
US Patents 11,504,175, 10,588,675, 9,918,760, 9,315,775, 8,906,077
A platform technology in cervical spine fusion, offering enhanced screw security
DIRECTIONALLY BIASED STAPLE
US Patents 9,517,066, 8,905, 287, 8,684,249, 8,123,101, 7,926,692, 7,824,426, 7,611,038, 7,398,907
A platform stapling technology in laparoscopic surgery, offering robust and consistent staple formation
ARTIFICIAL DISC DISTRACTOR
US Patent 9,060,757
An innovative radiolucent carbon-fiber based distractor and instrumentation system for implanting artificial intervertebral discs
BIOPSY INSTRUMENT
US Patents 8,562,543, 8,137,288, 8,088,080, 7,449,000, 7,008,382, European Patent 1761158
A platform technology in diagnostics, eliminating cannula firing recoil
SUTURE ANCHOR IMPLANT AND DELIVERY INSTRUMENT
US Patents 8,317,828, 7,645,293
At the time of introduction, independently tested as the strongest suture anchor on the market
EXTREMITY COMPRESSION SCREW
US Patent 8,118,849
An innovative compression screw offering improved compression to encourage fragment fusion and reduce the occurrence of non-unions
SAPHENOUS VEIN HARVESTING INSTRUMENT
US Patents 7,699,861, 7,645,289
A saphenous vein harvesting instrument, for use in coronary artery bypass surgery, offering improved visualization and access
MULTI-PURPOSE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
US Patent 7,156,839, European Patent 2223658
A handheld multi-tool for use in hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery
DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE
US Patent 6,896,650
A diagnostic device for assessing stress urinary incontinence using non-invasive urodynamic measurements