Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Location: Warsaw, IN
No. of patents: 138

Number	Title	Issue Date
7799089	Reinforced small intestinal submucosa Bioprosthetic devices for soft tissue attachment, reinforcement, or construction are provided. The devices comprise a sheet of naturally occurring extracellular matrix and a sheet of synthetic mesh coupled to the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion....	09/21/2010
7799029	Radial impaction bone tamp and associated method An instrument for compacting bone material is provided. The instrument includes a first component defining a longitudinal axis of the first component and a second component. The second component is moveably associated with the first component. The second component i...	09/21/2010
7214246	Prosthesis with feature aligned to trabeculae A ball and socket joint prosthesis for use in arthroplasty is provided. The prosthesis includes a body for implantation at least partially within the medullary canal of a long bone. The long bone defines trabeculae in the proximal cancellous bone and lamellae in the...	05/08/2007
7172606	Soft tissue repair material fixation apparatus and method An apparatus for use in affixing material to a location under repair includes a material retention member and an anchor. The anchor is configured to be inserted into a cavity in bone tissue, the anchor having a first end and a second end. The anchor also includes on...	02/06/2007
7160333	Reinforced small intestinal submucosa Bioprosthetic devices for soft tissue attachment, reinforcement, or construction are provided. The devices comprise a sheet of naturally occurring extracellular matrix and a sheet of synthetic mesh coupled to the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion....	01/09/2007
7122056	Self-locking modular prosthesis A modular prosthesis is disclosed that includes a neck member having a tapered neck body. The modular prosthesis further includes a sleeve component having a first elongated tapered bore. The tapered neck body is received within the first elongated tapered bore so a...	10/17/2006
7056322	Bone fastener targeting and compression/distraction device for an intramedullary nail and method of use An intramedullary nail fastener targeting and bone compression/distraction device provides bone fastener alignment and compression or distraction of the bone. The intramedullary nail fastener targeting and bone compression/distraction device has a nail carrier porti...	06/06/2006
7044973	Collarless shoulder arthroplasty prosthesis A shoulder prosthesis of the present invention includes a modular humeral prosthesis component employing a collarless design. A body portion of the prosthesis is provided without a collar, and it may be implanted into a prepared proximal end of a humerus such that t...	05/16/2006
7001429	Method for securing soft tissue to an artificial prosthesis A method of securing soft tissue to a prosthesis that has a retaining member secured thereto is disclosed. The method includes looping a first end portion of a first band around the retaining member such that both the first end portion of the first band and a second...	02/21/2006
6979336	System and method for delivering biological materials to a prosthesis implantation site In one embodiment of the invention, a method is provided including the steps of preparing an opening in the bone sized to receive a prosthesis therein and then inserting an apertured temporary implant into the opening. A fluent material is then injected into the tem...	12/27/2005
6949101	Medical instrument for milling a curved path in bone and procedure A medical instrument and procedure is adapted to mill bone along a curve and with respect to at least two angles of orientation with respect to an input source of rotary motion. Particularly, the medical instrument is a bone milling apparatus that is configured to m...	09/27/2005
6942670	Prosthesis evaluation assembly and associated method A tibial trial assembly for evaluating the stability and kinematics of a tibial implant, particularly a mobile bearing implant, prior to committing to the final preparation of the proximal tibia is described. The tibial trail assembly includes a tray trial adapted t...	09/13/2005
6926738	Modular knee joint prosthesis A knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component for engaging the femur having an articular surface and a recess within the articular surface, and a tibial component for engaging the tibia with a bore, and a meniscal component comprising a rotation pin configure...	08/09/2005
6923985	Bioerodable polymeric adhesives for tissue repair Improved matrices and adhesives for tissue repair comprising a biocompatible, bioerodable polymer, said polymer comprising a thermoplastic lactide-containing terpolymer of monomer units derived from lactic acid, glycolic acid, and either caprolactone or valerolacton...	08/02/2005
6921192	Bone cement mixing apparatus A bone cement mixing apparatus includes a bowl, an attachable/detachable lid, and a handle extending from the bowl. The bowl incorporates a bone cement vapor removal system that allows the extraction of bone cement vapors or fumes even after the lid has been detache...	07/26/2005
6911047	Apparatus and method for securing a cementless glenoid component to a glenoid surface of a scapula A glenoid component for securement to a glenoid surface of a scapula so as to provide a bearing surface for a head portion of a humerus includes a body portion having a first surface configured to contact the glenoid surface of the scapula and a second surface confi...	06/28/2005
6869449	Prosthetic joint component having multiple arcuate bending portions A joint prosthetic component that includes first and second arms, and a joint member interposed therebetween. The joint member is configured to permit flexion motion between the first and second arms, and includes a first concave surface and a second concave surface...	03/22/2005
6866685	Prosthetic joints having reduced area bearing surfaces and application thereof to a range of sizes of prosthetic joints A prosthetic component is configured to have intentional interruptions in an articulating face thereof. The intentional interruptions are configured to yield an optimum contact area or bearing surface, particularly with regard to low wear and greater lubricity throu...	03/15/2005
6860888	Cutting device for use in a medical procedure A cutting device for use in a medical procedure includes a housing having a housing cavity and defining a first cutting surface. An actuator is positioned within the housing cavity and has a first cam member. A cutting member is positioned with the housing cavity an...	03/01/2005
6808527	Intramedullary nail with snap-in window insert An intramedullary nail has a dynamization opening that accommodates and utilizes a dynamization window insert. The dynamization window insert is press-fit into the dynamization opening. The dynamization window insert is oval shaped and includes first and second prot...	10/26/2004
6793676	Method of reconstructing a joint A method of reconstructing a joint having two bones separated by cartilaginous material is provided. The method comprises the steps of removing a portion of the cartilaginous material to create a defect site, positioning an anatomically shaped reconstructive structu...	09/21/2004
6786908	Bone fracture support implant with non-metal spacers An intramedullary nail structure is formed with opposing dynamization windows, and spacers of a bioresorbable material are positioned within the dynamization windows. The dynamization windows are longer than they are wide. The spacers may be integrally formed as a s...	09/07/2004
6783529	Non-metal inserts for bone support assembly A bone support structure is formed with opposing dynamization windows, and spacers of a bioresorbable material are positioned within the dynamization windows. The dynamization windows are longer than they are wide. The spacers may be integrally formed as a single in...	08/31/2004
6780190	Method and apparatus for resecting a greater tubercle from a humerus of a patient during performance of a shoulder replacement procedure A surgical assembly for resecting a greater tubercle from a humerus of a patient during performance of a shoulder replacement procedure. The surgical assembly includes a cutting tool for resecting the greater tubercle from the humerus. The surgical assembly also inc...	08/24/2004
6758850	Instruments and methods for flexion gap adjustment A flexion gap instrument is configured to mate with a ligament tensioning tool, such as known distraction devices and pivoting knee balancers. The instrument facilitates making A/P resections in the femur for placement of a femoral prosthesis component to maintain a...	07/06/2004
6751807	Piezo fan for ventilated garment A ventilated garment includes a head cover and a ventilation system associated with the head cover. The ventilation system can include a helmet supported by the wearer of the garment and a number of piezo fan assemblies mounted on the helmet. The piezo fan assemblie...	06/22/2004
6736851	Modular shoulder prosthesis A shoulder prosthesis and/or prosthesis sizing system, especially for treatment of degenerative arthritis or trauma, has an articulating head component. The shoulder prosthesis includes a humeral stem and a series of humeral heads. The heads are attached to the hume...	05/18/2004
6733787	Bioerodable polymeric adhesives for tissue repair Methods for tissue repair are provided employing a matrix comprising a biocompatible, bioerodable polymer, said polymer comprising a thermoplastic lactide-containing terpolymer of monomer units derived from lactic acid, glycolic acid, and either caprolactone or vale...	05/11/2004
6726723	Posterior stabilized mobile bearing knee A knee prosthesis and method for use are provided, in which the knee prosthesis provides anterior and posterior stability and controlled femoral roll-back, while also providing rotational kinematics. The femoral component has a pair of convexly shaped condyles which...	04/27/2004
6723129	Self-locking modular prosthesis having taper feature and associated method A modular femoral prosthesis includes a stem member adapted to be implanted into a medullary canal of a femur. The stem member has a continuously tapered elongated bore and a threaded aperture defined therein. A first end of the elongated bore defines a post-receivi...	04/20/2004
6711748	Head gear apparatus having movably mounted fan A head gear apparatus (10) is provided that moves air to cool a caregiver's head. The head gear apparatus (10) includes a helmet (12) that has a shell (114) configured to rest upon a head of a user and a fan housing (120) movably c...	03/30/2004
6709436	Non-metal spacers for intramedullary nail An intramedullary nail structure is formed with opposing dynamization windows, and spacers of a bioresorable material are positioned within the dynamization windows. The dynamization windows are longer than they are wide. The spacers may be integrally formed as a si...	03/23/2004
6706072	Modular prosthesis having a stem component with a counterbored cavity defined therein and associated method A modular femoral prosthesis includes a stem member adapted to be implanted into a medullary canal of a femur. The stem member has a continuously tapered elongated bore and a threaded aperture defined therein. A first end of the elongated bore defines a post-receivi...	03/16/2004
6702455	Bone cement mixing apparatus having improved gearing arrangement for driving a mixing blade A bone cement mixing device has a canister which is modular in design and constructed from a transparent material. The mixing device further has a mixing head assembly having a crank which is operatively coupled to a mixing blade via a gear train. The gea...	03/09/2004
6702824	Prosthesis positioning apparatus An apparatus for positioning a prosthesis in a bone includes a body, first and second clamps, a depth gauge and a guide. The first clamp is coupled to the body. The depth gage is coupled to the body and is movable relative thereto generally perpendicular ...	03/09/2004
6699290	Modular elbow A modular elbow prosthesis includes a humeral and ulnar components and three bearing components. The ulnar component includes a stem and a body including a slot. Two of the three bearing components include flanges that mate with the slot of the ulnar comp...	03/02/2004
6699289	Augmented glenoid component having an interrupted surface and associated method for securing the augmented glenoid component to a glenoid surface of a scapula A glenoid component for securement to a glenoid surface of a scapula so as to provide a bearing surface for a head portion of a humerus includes a body having a first surface configured to contact the glenoid surface of the scapula and a second surface co...	03/02/2004
6692679	Cross-linked molded plastic bearings A method is provided for forming a plastic prosthesis bearing, net-shape bearing, near net-shape bearing or plastic stock from which such a bearing can be formed. The method includes the steps of providing plastic resin in powdered form, subjecting the po...	02/17/2004
6663670	Adjustable long bone prosthesis A long bone prosthesis includes upper and lower articulating components, with the free ends of the components configured to engage a corresponding prosthetic joint. The overall length of the articulating components is adjustable to approximate the length ...	12/16/2003
6659945	Self retaining retractor ring An adjustable self retaining retractor ring assembly is provided. The self retaining retractor ring assembly is formed from two half-rings connected together by hinges to form a 360° enclosure or ring. The hinges allow the two half-rings to bend or pivot...	12/09/2003

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Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.