US-12616513-B2 - Medical device

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a medical device. The medical device can include a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member. Each of the first aperture and the second aperture can receive a portion of a bone component. The medical device can include a second end having a tensioning member that can apply force to at least a portion of the bone component.

Inventors

• Michael CANCILLA
• Radu Postole
• Geoff Borgmann
• Feyi Gbadamosi
• Julia Hudea
• John Kodosky
• Gregory Pereira

Assignees

• ARBUTUS MEDICAL INC.

Dates

Publication Date

20260505

Application Date

20221007

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A medical device, comprising: a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member; each of the first aperture and the second aperture to receive a portion of a bone component; the first biasing member including a spring-loaded locking cam having a lever arm portion and a body portion, the lever arm portion to cause the body portion to pivot between a first position, with the body portion enclosing the first aperture to fix the bone component within the first aperture, and a second position, with the body portion disposed apart from the first aperture to allow removal of the bone component from the first aperture; a second end having a handle to apply force to the bone component; and the handle including a torque reduction mechanism, the torque reduction mechanism including: a fastener; and a pin coupled to the fastener, the pin to engage with the handle.
2. 2 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: the fastener to engage with a linkage mechanism; and the bone component comprises a second pin to be inserted through a portion of a bone.
3. 3 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: a first arm that extends between the first end and the second end; a second arm that extends between the first end and the second end; and the handle to apply the force to the bone component by driving the first arm and the second arm in opposing directions.
4. 4 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: the first biasing member biased towards the first position such that the body portion of the first biasing member is configured to at least partially contact the bone component in the first position.
5. 5 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: a first arm that extends between the first end and the second end; a second arm that extends between the first end and the second end; and at least one of the first arm or the second arm includes a plurality of ribs.
6. 6 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: at least one disposable material; and at least one injection molded plastic material.
7. 7 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: at least one disposable material; at least one injection molded plastic material; and at least one rib formed within the at least one injection molded plastic material.
8. 8 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: at least one of a portion of the handle or a portion of an arm that extends between the first end and the second end includes a textured material.
9. 9 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: the fastener including a hexagonal head defining a flat surface; and the torque reduction mechanism further including a spring to engage with the flat surface of the hexagonal head.
10. 10 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: a first arm that extends between the first end and the second end; the first arm including a front surface, a rear surface, and a slot extending from the first aperture and between the front surface and the rear surface; and the body portion of the first biasing member at least partially disposed within the slot such that the body portion is integrated into the first arm.
11. 11 . The medical device of claim 1 , comprising: a first arm that extends between the first end and the second end; the body portion of the first biasing member pivotably coupled with the first arm by a pivot point; and the pivot point offset from a center point of the body portion.
12. 12 . A method, comprising: providing a medical device including a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member and a second end having a handle, the first biasing member and the second biasing member each including a spring-loaded locking cam having a lever arm portion and a body portion, the lever arm portion to cause the body portion to pivot between a first position, with the body portion closing the first or second aperture to fix a bone component within the first or second aperture, and a second position, with the body portion disposed apart from the first or second aperture to allow removal of the bone component from the first or second aperture; actuating the lever arm portions of the first biasing member and the second biasing member to pivot the body portions to the second position; receiving, by the first aperture, a first portion of the bone component; receiving, by the second aperture, a second portion of the bone component; releasing the lever arm portions of the first biasing member and the second biasing member to pivot the body portions to the first position; and actuating the handle to apply force to the first portion and the second portion of the bone component; the handle including a torque reduction mechanism, the torque reduction mechanism including: a fastener; and a pin coupled to the fastener, the pin to engage with the handle.
13. 13 . The method of claim 12 , comprising: the fastener to engage with a linkage mechanism; and the bone component comprises a second pin to be inserted through a portion of a bone.
14. 14 . The method of claim 12 , comprising: a first arm that extends between the first end and the second end; a second arm that extends between the first end and the second end; and actuating the handle includes driving the first arm and the second arm in opposing directions.
15. 15 . The method of claim 12 , comprising: the first biasing member biased towards the first position such that the body portion of the first biasing member is configured to at least partially contact the bone component in the first position.
16. 16 . The method of claim 12 , comprising: a first arm that extends between the first end and the second end; a second arm that extends between the first end and the second end; and at least one of the first arm or the second arm includes a plurality of ribs.
17. 17 . The method of claim 12 , comprising: disposing the medical device.
18. 18 . The method of claim 12 , comprising: the fastener including a hexagonal head defining a flat surface; and the torque reduction mechanism further including a spring to engage with the flat surface of the hexagonal head.
19. 19 . A method, comprising: providing a medical device, the medical device including: a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member; each of the first aperture and the second aperture to receive a portion of a bone component; the first biasing member including a spring-loaded locking cam having a lever arm portion and a body portion, the lever arm portion to cause the body portion to pivot between a first position, with the body portion closing the first aperture to fix the bone component within the first aperture, and a second position, with the body portion disposed apart from the first aperture to allow removal of the bone component from the first aperture; a second end having a handle to apply force to the bone component; and the handle including a torque reduction mechanism, the torque reduction mechanism including: a fastener; and a pin coupled to the fastener, the pin to engage with the handle.
20. 20 . The method of claim 19 , comprising: the fastener to engage with a linkage mechanism; and the bone component comprises a second pin to be inserted through a portion of a bone.

Description

BACKGROUND Various medical devices can be used to support several bones, muscles, ligaments, or tendons in a body. SUMMARY At least one aspect is directed to a medical device. The medical device can include a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member. Each of the first aperture and the second aperture can receive a portion of a bone component. The medical device can include a second end having a tensioning member that can apply force to at least a portion of the bone component. At least one aspect is directed to a method. The method can include providing a medical device. The medical device can include a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member and a second end having a tensioning member. The method can include actuating the first biasing member and the second biasing member. The method can include receiving, by the first aperture, a first portion of a bone component. The method can include receiving, by the second aperture, a second portion of the bone component. The method can include actuating the tensioning member to apply force to the first portion and the second portion of the bone component. At least one aspect is directed to a method. The method can include providing a medical device. The medical device can include a first end having a first aperture, a first biasing member, a second aperture, and a second biasing member. Each of the first aperture and the second aperture can receive a portion of a bone component. The medical device can include a second end having a tensioning member that can apply force to at least a portion of the bone component. These and other aspects and implementations are discussed in detail below. The foregoing information and the following detailed description include illustrative examples of various aspects and implementations, and provide an overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the claimed aspects and implementations. The drawings provide illustration and a further understanding of the various aspects and implementations, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements. For purposes of clarity, not every component may be labeled in every drawing. In the drawings: FIG. 1 is an example perspective view of a medical device, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 2 is an example front view of the medical device of FIG. 1, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 3 is an example side view of the medical device of FIG. 1, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 4 is an example sectional view of the medical device of FIG. 1 cut along line A-A in FIG. 2, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 5 is an example perspective view of the medical device of FIG. 1 in a first position, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 6 is an example perspective view of the medical device of FIG. 1 in a second position, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 7 is an example perspective view of the medical device of FIG. 1 in a third position, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 8 is an example perspective view of a portion of the medical device of FIG. 1 in a first position, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 9 is an example perspective view of a portion of the medical device of FIG. 1 in a second position, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 10 is an example sectional view of a tensioning member of the medical device of FIG. 1, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 11 is an example illustration of a method, in accordance with implementations. FIG. 12 is an example illustration of a method, in accordance with implementations DETAILED DESCRIPTION Following below are more detailed descriptions of various concepts related to, and implementations of, methods, apparatuses, and systems of medical devices. The various concepts introduced above and discussed in greater detail below may be implemented in any of numerous ways. Traction bows, often referred to as k-bows, can include medical devices that can engage with various components to aid medical professions during various medical operations or procedures, including surgery. The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing a medical device that can facilitate supporting one or more bones, muscles, or ligaments. For example, the present disclosure generally relates to a medical device (e.g., a k-bow) that can engage with a bone component (e.g., a pin that protrudes through a portion of a bone or another component). The medical device can include a first end having at least two automatic biasing locking cams operably coupled with respective apertures (e.g., slots or other openings). The locking cams can include one or more biasing component