Julie K Tripodi

US Patent:

8092431, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

May 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/753094

Inventors:

Richard M. Lunn - Kingston MA, US
David A. Paulk - Hopedale MA, US
Julie K. Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61M 5/178

US Classification:

60416704, 604256

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.

US Patent:

20100069923, Mar 18, 2010

Filed:

Sep 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/212932

Inventors:

Linh Nguyen - Randolph MA, US
Julie Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/10
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606139, 606232

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor inserter. The suture anchor inserter includes a handle having a proximal component, a central component coupled to the proximal component, and a distal component coupled to the proximal component and the central component, the central component capable of rotating relative to the proximal component; and a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the handle. A method of inserting a suture anchor into bone is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20110224727, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Oct 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/914129

Inventors:

Mark Edwin Housman - North Attleborough MA, US
Paul Steven Vincuilla - Brockton MA, US
Richard Mark Lunn - Kingston MA, US
Julie Kennelly Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US
Roy Alan Majors - Charlotte NC, US
Paul Leo Salvas - Norton MA, US
Roland Francis Gatturna - East Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor. The suture anchor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body including threads along at least a partial length of the body and at least one through hole, the threads including a profile such that the threads located near the distal end of the body include a first shape and the threads located near the proximal end of the body include a second shape different from the first shape. Delivery devices and anchor dilators are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20120089160, Apr 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/332229

Inventors:

Richard M. Lunn - Kingston MA, US
David A. Paulk - Hopedale MA, US
Julie K. Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606148

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.

US Patent:

20120089161, Apr 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/332250

Inventors:

Richard M. Lunn - Kingston MA, US
David A. Paulk - Hopedale MA, US
Julie K. Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606148

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.

US Patent:

20200155143, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Jan 27, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/752821

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Paul Steven Vincuilla - North Attleborough MA, US
Richard M. Lunn - Kingston MA, US
Julie Kennelly Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US
Paul Leo Salvas - East Bridgewater MA, US
Roland Francis Gatturna - Bourne MA, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04
A61B 17/86

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor. The suture anchor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body including threads along at least a partial length of the body and at least one through hole, the threads including a profile such that the threads located near the distal end of the body include a first shape and the threads located near the proximal end of the body include a second shape different from the first shape. Delivery devices and anchor dilators are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20180235596, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Apr 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/957107

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Paul Steven Vincuilla - North Attleborough MA, US
Richard M. Lunn - Kingston MA, US
Julie Kennelly Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US
Paul Leo Salvas - East Bridgewater MA, US
Roland Francis Gatturna - Bourne MA, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04
A61B 17/86
A61B 17/16
A61B 17/88

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor. The suture anchor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body including threads along at least a partial length of the body and at least one through hole, the threads including a profile such that the threads located near the distal end of the body include a first shape and the threads located near the proximal end of the body include a second shape different from the first shape. Delivery devices and anchor dilators are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20160374661, Dec 29, 2016

Filed:

Sep 6, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/256954

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Paul Steven Vincuilla - North Attleborough MA, US
Richard M. Lunn - Kingston MA, US
Julie Kennelly Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US
Paul Leo Salvas - East Bridgewater MA, US
Roland Francis Gatturna - Bourne MA, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04
A61B 17/86

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor. The suture anchor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body including threads along at least a partial length of the body and at least one through hole, the threads including a profile such that the threads located near the distal end of the body include a first shape and the threads located near the proximal end of the body include a second shape different from the first shape. Delivery devices and anchor dilators are also disclosed.