Force-indicating retractor device and methods of use

US12213658B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US
• SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITED · SG
• SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG · CH

Inventors

• Branislav Jaramaz · Pittsburgh, US
• Samuel C. DUMPE · Stoops Ferry, US
• Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE · Gibsonia, US
• Gary Carlson · Aliso Viejo, US
• Brett Bell · Rochester, US
• Brian W. McKinnon · Bartlett, US
• Daniel K. Farley · Traverse City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 7, 2021
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2025
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/0261
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for measuring a force applied to a joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The device includes an insertion tool, a handle, and one or more force indicators. The insertion tool includes an insertion end and a base end. The one or more force indicators may be attached to the insertion tool and the handle. The insertion end of the device may be inserted into a joint during a surgical procedure and used to apply a force to the joint and/or measure the force using the one or more force indicators when the force is applied.