Gary J Mccarthy

US Patent:

20120083837, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Sep 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/249449

Inventors:

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

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606224, 606232

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

6322500, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

Dec 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/773485

Inventors:

George Sikora - Mansfield MA
Richard Beane - Hingham MA
Russell F. Stahl - Shrewsbury MA
Babs R. Soller - Northboro MA
Steven W. Ek - Bolton MA
Gary McCarthy - East Bridgewater MA
Bill Davis - Hingham MA
Javier Verdura - Marrieta GA

Assignee:

University of Massachusetts - Boston MA

International Classification:

A61B 132

US Classification:

600219

Abstract:

The present invention encompasses tools and a tool-holding retractor assembly. The retractor assembly spreads an incision and holds the incision open. At least one extension device, having a tool holder on one end, attaches to the assembly. The holder includes a selectively locking multi-axis adjustable mounting element adapted to grip a tool shaft. The mounting element acts as a universal mounting providing rotational and sliding movement of the tool shaft. The extension device adjusts to position the tool holder peripherally of the surgical field. Once the retractor is placed, the extension device provides full access to regions below the incision. The extension device allows the surgeon to chose the insertion point and insertion angle of the tool shaft.

US Patent:

20140236183, Aug 21, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/185435

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Alfred R. Berube - North Attleboro MA, US
Gary M. McCarthy - East Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606139

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20140236231, Aug 21, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/185460

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Alfred R. Berube - North Attleboro MA, US
Gary M. McCarthy - East Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/068
A61B 17/064

US Classification:

606232

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20140171983, Jun 19, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/185449

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Alfred R. Berube - North Attleboro MA, US
Gary M. McCarthy - East Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/08

US Classification:

606151

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20140172095, Jun 19, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/185428

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Alfred R. Berube - North Attleboro MA, US
Gary M. McCarthy - East Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/08

US Classification:

623 1314

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.