Alex F Canonaco

US Patent:

7704253, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Mar 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/368562

Inventors:

Adam Bastian - Chester NY, US
Scott Harrington - Westwood NJ, US
Mark Nemec - Goshen NY, US
Alex F. Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606 82, 606 79, 606 87, 606 88

Abstract:

Single use or disposable cutting blocks and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. The blocks are preferably constructed of polymer and/or other suitable low cost and light weight materials. The blocks may be adapted for use with low friction cutting instruments, as well as other such cutting instruments. Several differently sized and configured blocks may be utilized to perform a single surgical procedure. In addition, kits housing one or more such blocks, with or without other instruments are possible.

US Patent:

7998142, Aug 16, 2011

Filed:

Jan 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653160

Inventors:

Alex F. Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US
Michael J. Cusick - Collierville TN, US
Sandeep K. Chauhan - Plumpton Green, GB

Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 89

Abstract:

A multi-piece knee resection instrument for use in forming an anterior cut, an anterior chamfer cut, a posterior cut and a posterior chamfer cut on a distal femur which has already had a distal surface thereof resected which cuts are for the mounting of a prosthetic implant, has a first resection guide for attachment to the medial or lateral side of the distal femur. The first resection guide has a first surface facing generally anteriorly when mounted and a second surface extending distally from the first surface and angled thereto and a third surface extending generally parallel to the resected distal surface of the femur. A second resection guide is mounted on the first and second surfaces of the first resection guide for performing the anterior and anterior chamfer cuts. A third resection guide is mounted on the third surface of the first resection guide and extends in a medial-lateral direction therefrom across at least part of the resected distal femoral surface.

US Patent:

8075566, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Oct 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/581542

Inventors:

Alex F. Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US
Michael J. Cusick - Collierville TN, US
Sandeep K. Chauhan - Putney, GB

Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 17/60
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 89

Abstract:

A multi-piece knee resection instrument for use in forming an anterior cut, an anterior chamfer cut, a posterior cut and a posterior chamfer cut on a distal femur which has already had a distal surface thereof resected which cuts are for the mounting of a prosthetic implant, has a first resection guide for attachment to the medial or lateral side of the distal femur. The first resection guide has a first surface facing generally anteriorly when mounted and a second surface extending distally from the first surface and angled thereto and a third surface extending generally parallel to the resected distal surface of the femur. A second resection guide is mounted on the first and second surfaces of the first resection guide for performing the anterior and anterior chamfer cuts. A third resection guide is mounted on the third surface of the first resection guide and extends in a medial-lateral direction therefrom across at least part of the resected distal femoral surface.

US Patent:

8435247, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/861973

Inventors:

Alex F. Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US
Sandeep K. Chauhan - Plumpton Green, GB

Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 17/60
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 88

Abstract:

An improved resection guide and method using same are disclosed. The guide is preferably utilized in resecting the tibia during either a single or double unicondylar type procedure. Preferably, the guide allows for linked resection of the tibia while also being capable of conforming to many different patient sizes. This may also allow for a more precise resection to be accomplished.

US Patent:

20050261697, Nov 24, 2005

Filed:

May 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/849625

Inventors:

Alex Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US
Michael Cusick - Warwick NY, US
Sandeep Chauhan - Putney, GB

Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B017/58

US Classification:

606089000

Abstract:

A multi-piece knee resection instrument for use in forming an anterior cut, an anterior chamfer cut, a posterior cut and a posterior chamfer cut on a distal femur which has already had a distal surface thereof resected which cuts are for the mounting of a prosthetic implant, has a first resection guide for attachment to the medial or lateral side of the distal femur. The first resection guide has a first surface facing generally anteriorly when mounted and a second surface extending distally from the first surface and angled thereto and a third surface extending generally parallel to the resected distal surface of the femur. A second resection guide is mounted on the first and second surfaces of the first resection guide for performing the anterior and anterior chamfer cuts. A third resection guide is mounted on the third surface of the first resection guide and extends in a medial-lateral direction therefrom across at least part of the resected distal femoral surface.

US Patent:

20080183176, Jul 31, 2008

Filed:

Jan 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/698761

Inventors:

Alex F. Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US
Sandeep K. Chauhan - Plumpton Green, GB

Assignee:

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606 87

Abstract:

An improved resection guide and method using same are disclosed. The guide is preferably utilized in resecting the tibia during either a single or double unicondylar type procedure. Preferably, the guide allows for linked resection of the tibia while also being capable of conforming to many different patient sizes. This may also allow for a more precise resection to be accomplished.

US Patent:

20100160914, Jun 24, 2010

Filed:

Mar 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/714762

Inventors:

Adam Bastian - Chester NY, US
Scott Harrington - Westwood NJ, US
Mark Nemec - Goshen NY, US
Alex F. Canonaco - Caldwell NJ, US

Assignee:

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
A61B 17/56

US Classification:

606 79, 606 87

Abstract:

Single use or disposable cutting blocks and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. The blocks are preferably constructed of polymer and/or other suitable low cost and light weight materials. The blocks may be adapted for use with low friction cutting instruments, as well as other such cutting instruments. Several differently sized and configured blocks may be utilized to perform a single surgical procedure. In addition, kits housing one or more such blocks, with or without other instruments are possible.