Stephen J Snyder

US Patent:

6346654, Feb 12, 2002

Filed:

Aug 5, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/369164

Inventors:

Stephen J. Snyder - Encino CA 91316-3409

International Classification:

A61F 1300

US Classification:

602 56, 602 41, 602 42, 602 43, 602 57, 602 60

Abstract:

An arthroscopic portal dressing for use as a post operative dressing covering an arthroscopic portal to absorb and conduct away from the patients skin, collected fluids as are passed out from the portal. The dressing includes an island component that is a pad arranged for fitting over and adhering to the skin surface around the portal to absorb fluids therefrom, and a reservoir cover to fit over one or more portals covered by island components, with the reservoir cover contoured to fit comfortably over a body section, such as a knee or shoulder. Which reservoir cover includes a pad formed from a superabsorbent material, such as a hydrophilic foam, to absorb and contain fluid that has been passed thereto from the island component, and to maintain that collected fluid away from the patients skin. The reservoir cover includes sides or edges whereto elastic material, such as elastic threads, are secured to draw the reservoir covers sides or edges into tight fitting engagement over the patients skin, discouraging fluid leakage from the dressing. The reservoir cover further includes a strap or straps for fitting around the patients joint to maintain the dressing in place and to apply a constrictive force through the dressing into the incision area to encourage fluid flow from the portal, and, as needed, one or more elastic bands can be fitted around the installed dressing to apply an additional constrictive force to the incision area and to hold a cooling material such as an ice bag or frozen gel material adjacent to the surgical site.

US Patent:

6808492, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

Aug 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/222524

Inventors:

Stephen J. Snyder - Encino CA

Assignee:

Linvatec Corporation - Largo FL

International Classification:

A61B 104

US Classification:

600114, 600115

Abstract:

A cannula fixation system that allows for easy insertion and removal. A flexible sleeve with corrugations and proximal flange is attached distally to the cannula. The flange serves as a splashguard and a finger retention device. The corrugations have a variable diameter depending upon the tension applied to the proximal flange. The flange is pulled proximally to reduce the diameter of the corrugations for insertion of the cannula. Upon release of the flange, the corrugations expand because of the inherent resiliency of the sleeve to seal against the portal in the patient. The cannula body can be shifted with the sleeve remaining in sealing contact with the portal.

US Patent:

6969394, Nov 29, 2005

Filed:

Mar 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/109467

Inventors:

Stephen J. Snyder - Encino CA, US

Assignee:

Linvatec Corporation - Largo FL

International Classification:

A61B017/04

US Classification:

606148, 289 17

Abstract:

A suture management system useful in endoscopic surgery, particularly in arthroscopic instability and rotator cuff procedures comprises a plurality of elongated tubes, sometimes referred to herein as suture organizers. The tubes can have a suture loop through them to ensnare matching suture ends of a given suture so that the tube can be slid down over the matching suture ends and into a cannula. The tube with the matched suture ends can be clamped over the suture strands to fixate the tube as another suture is manipulated through the tissue and then in turn has its matching suture ends pulled through another tube for subsequent tie-off. A rack is provided to hold the tubes with loops therein before use.

US Patent:

7264623, Sep 4, 2007

Filed:

Oct 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/687152

Inventors:

Stephen J. Snyder - Encino CA, US

Assignee:

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. - Arlington TN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606148, 606207

Abstract:

A tissue grasping instrument and method for use in arthroscopic surgery is disclosed. Typically, the instrument will be used in the manipulation of sutures and a graft in the form of an acellular matrix during the repair of rotator cuffs.

US Patent:

7563236, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663381

Inventors:

Andy Kazmierczak - Oceanside CA, US
Stephen J. Snyder - Van Nuys CA, US
Eric McCarty - Lafayette CO, US
Colin S. Gregersen - Cardiff CA, US
Nancy Halchuk - Vista CA, US
Alfredo Cesena - Tijuana, MX

Assignee:

DJO, LLC - Vista CA

International Classification:

A61F 5/01

US Classification:

602 4

Abstract:

A shoulder sling is provided for the treatment of, for example, gleno-humeral dislocations and subluxations, capsular shifts, postoperative rotator cuff repair, postoperative Bankart procedures and soft tissue strains and repairs. The sling includes a support pillow abuts the wearer's torso, and a pouch that receives the wearer's arm. A plurality of straps suspend the pillow and pouch from the wearer's non-treatment shoulder. One of the straps prevents the pillow from shifting relative to the user, thus securely maintaining the wearer's arm at desired angles of abduction and external rotation. The pillow further includes an attached exercise grip and an indicator line that aids a physician in properly fitting the sling to the wearer.

US Patent:

20050175672, Aug 11, 2005

Filed:

Feb 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/775933

Inventors:

Michael Kluetz - Watertown MN, US
Robert Klein - Wayzata MN, US
Stephen Snyder - Plymouth MN, US
Melanie Goulson - Dayton MN, US
Vincent Cavallini - Edina MN, US

International Classification:

A61K047/00
A23L002/00

US Classification:

424439000, 426590000, 426601000

Abstract:

Particulate plant sterol compositions having defined particle size distribution (PSD) characteristics are provided. Processes for preparing the compositions and methods for dispersing the compositions in aqueous media are also provided.

US Patent:

20090149884, Jun 11, 2009

Filed:

Aug 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/184779

Inventors:

Stephen J. Snyder - Encino CA, US
Nathan B. Snyder - Los Angeles CA, US
George J. Rohlinger - Coeur d'Alene ID, US
M. Mary Sinnott - Logan UT, US

Assignee:

REDYNS MEDICAL, LLC - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606233, 606228, 606232

Abstract:

A tendon attachment system may include two fasteners forming a fastener assembly. The first fastener may comprise a capture body with suture apertures and a threadable capture body hole, two sharpened legs attached to the capture surface, and a tendon channel. The suture may be secured to a tendon, and slid through the apertures guiding the first fastener to the fixation site. The two sharpened legs may be driven into the bone. The capture body may provide security of the tendon to the bone and the sutures may be secured to the first fastener. The second fastener may comprise a head portion, and a threadable portion which may pass through the capture body hole and threadably engage with the bone, further advancing the first fastener toward the bone. The suture may be further secured by the engagement of the second fastener to the first fastener.

US Patent:

20120143215, Jun 7, 2012

Filed:

Oct 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/283063

Inventors:

Ernie Corrao - Bethel CT, US
Ron George Litke - Sandy Hook CT, US
Scott Larsen - West Chester PA, US
Stephen Joseph Snyder - Encino CA, US
Nicolas Bouduban - Langendorf, CH
Robert L. Richards - New Haven CT, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/10
A61B 17/03

US Classification:

606139, 606151

Abstract:

An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse.