Surgical Systems for Percutaneous Bunion Correction
Summary
The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083573A1, filed by Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC. The application describes surgical systems and methods for percutaneous bunion correction, including aligning guides and periscopes for screw placement.
What changed
This document is a publication of a new patent application from the USPTO, specifically application US20260083573A1, filed on December 4, 2025, by Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC. The application details novel surgical systems and methods for performing percutaneous bunion correction, featuring components like aligning guides, a handle with an offset longitudinal axis, a gadget with a leg and translator, and a periscope for pre-visualization of screw placement.
This publication does not impose new regulatory obligations on medical device manufacturers or healthcare providers. However, it represents a new development in the field of orthopedic surgical tools. Companies involved in the design, manufacturing, or marketing of orthopedic surgical devices, particularly those related to foot surgery and bunion correction, should be aware of this patent filing as it may impact future product development, intellectual property strategies, and competitive landscapes.
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SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING ALIGNING GUIDES FOR PERFORMING A PERCUTANEOUS BUNION CORRECTION
Application US20260083573A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Assignee
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC
Inventors
Adam J. Cundiff, Nathan G. Peterson, Eli W. Jacobson
Abstract
Surgical systems and methods for correcting a bunion percutaneously including aligning guides are provided herein. At least one embodiment includes a handle including a rod with a first end including a first longitudinal axis and a second end including a second longitudinal axis offset from the first longitudinal axis. The handle can couple to a gadget including a leg that couples to the handle, and a translator that extends and retracts the leg. The gadget can also a slide with a guide body to guide a guide wire for accurate placement of a screw. The surgical system can also include a periscope to assist in pre-visualization of the screw placement.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/4606 A61B 17/1775 A61F 2/4225 A61F 2002/4677
Filing Date
2025-12-04
Application No.
19409111
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