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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172901 | Prosthetic device and method of manufacturing the same A knitted prosthetic device has at least two knitted sections, where each knitted section has at least one row of fiber. The knitted prosthetic device also has at least one intra-articular section disposed between the at least two knitted sections. In addition, the ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8123805 | Adjustable absorber designs for implantable device A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8100967 | Adjustable absorber designs for implantable device A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8070810 | Method for repair and reconstruction of ruptured ligaments or tendons and for treatment of ligament and tendon injuries A method and a means for repair and reconstruction of ruptured ligaments and tendons by in vivo or ex vivo repair and reconstruction surgical procedures. The method comprises providing a biodegradable sleeve placed around the frayed edges of an injured ligament or t... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7998203 | Total knee prosthesis and method for total knee arthroplasty A prosthetic knee implant for implantation into a mammal, which accommodates an anterior cruciate ligament substitute to provide stability to the knee implant. The prosthetic knee implant includes a femoral component having a pair of condylar surfaces and a tibial c... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7837718 | Method and implant for securing ligament replacement into the knee A surgical method and implant for directing and securing a replacement ligament into the femur or tibia of the knee. A transverse tunnel may be formed in the femur approximately perpendicular to a femoral tunnel. A flexible strand passing through the transverse tunn... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7811312 | Bone alignment implant and method of use A bone alignment implant includes a first bone fastener with a first bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the metaphyseal bone and a second bone fastener with a second bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the metaphyseal bone. A link connecting t... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7776089 | Assembled bone-tendon-bone grafts The present invention has multiple aspects. In its simplest aspect, the present invention is directed to an intermediate bone block comprising a machined segment of cortical bone, cancellous bone or both, the intermediate having a face comprising one to ten compress... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7763071 | Bone block assemblies and their use in assembled bone-tendon-bone grafts The present invention has multiple aspects. In its simplest aspect, the present invention is directed to an intermediate bone block comprising a machined segment of cortical bone, cancellous bone or both, the intermediate having a face comprising one to ten compress... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7727278 | Self fixing assembled bone-tendon-bone graft The present invention has multiple aspects relating to assembled self fixing bone-tendon-bone (BTB) grafts and BTB implants. A preferred application in which self fixing assembled bone-tendon-bone (BTB) grafts and implants of the present technology can be used is fo... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7678147 | Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems and implantation method A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbi... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7678138 | Two piece cross-pin graft fixation In one aspect of the invention, a cross-pin includes a distal portion having an axis, a distal end, and a proximal end. A proximal cylindrical portion includes a threaded exterior surface. A junction may be interposed between the distal and proximal portions to enab... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7655041 | Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems and implantation method A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbi... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7632310 | Surgical implantation method and devices for an extra-articular mechanical energy absorbing apparatus A surgical implantation approach for preparing a patient and precisely and effectively placing an energy absorbing apparatus relative to the patient's anatomy. Various surgical implantation apparatus and methods for achieving proper device-to-anatomy juxtapositional... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7530999 | Method and implant for securing ligament replacement into the knee A surgical method and implant for directing and securing a replacement ligament into the femur or tibia of the knee. A transverse tunnel may be formed in the femur approximately perpendicular to a femoral tunnel. A flexible strand passing through the transverse tunn... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7527648 | Method of replacing an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee A method of reconstructing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in a human knee. Femoral and tibial tunnels are drilled into the femur and tibia. A transverse tunnel is drilled into the femur to intersect the femoral tunnel. A replacement graft is formed into a loo... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7407511 | Methods and materials for connective tissue repair This invention is generally directed to methods and materials for connective tissue repair. The invention is more specifically related to methods and materials for the repair of tendons and ligaments, especially in the hand. Methods and materials for rotator cuff re... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7384430 | Low crystalline polymeric material for orthopaedic implants and an associated method A component made from a crosslinked polymeric material, wherein the crosslinked polymeric material has a reduced crystallinity is described. An associated method for fabricating such a component is also described. ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7357803 | Rotating ring ligament fixation The present invention provides a graft retaining implant for retaining a graft in a bone tunnel formed in a bone. Instruments and methods are also provided for use with the graft retaining implant. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338492 | Cross-pin graft fixation, instruments, and methods A two piece graft fixation arrangement includes a graft block engageable with a graft and a transverse member engageable with the graft block to fix the graft block in a bone tunnel. Instruments and methods are presented for installing a graft in a bone tunnel and a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7304097 | High modulus crosslinked polyethylene with reduced residual free radical concentration prepared below the melt The present invention provides an irradiated crosslinked polyethylene containing reduced free radicals, preferably containing substantially no residual free radical. Disclosed is a process of making irradiated crosslinked polyethylene by irradiating the polyethylene... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7273482 | Internal cord fixation device Methods and apparatuses for fixing a bone fragment or a bone prosthesis onto a bone. To affix a bone fragment to the bone, an internal fastener is attached from within the interior of the bone to a bone fragment with a length of flexible, inelastic cord extending wi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270666 | Cross-pin graft fixation, instruments, and methods A two piece graft fixation arrangement includes a graft block engageable with a graft and a transverse member engageable with the graft block to fix the graft block in a bone tunnel. Instruments and methods are presented for installing a graft in a bone tunnel and a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7247170 | Elbow prosthesis A prosthetic joint kit that is particularly well suited for an elbow. In each of the various embodiments, the prosthetic joint kit transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relativ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7226484 | Tear resistant gels and articles for every uses Soft, tear resistant gel, gel composites and gel articles for various uses formed from one or a mixture of two or more block copolymers with or without one or more selected other polymers and additives in combination with one or more selected plasticizers being in s... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217425 | Autologous coatings for implants A hydrocephalus shunt having an anti-inflammatory coating applied to at least the outside surface of the ventricular catheter. Such coatings are also applicable to other medical devices or implants. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217290 | Surgical devices containing a heat bondable material with a therapeutic agent Surgical devices such as implants or suture fastenings are assembled from a plurality of discrete components, one of which components includes a heat bondable plastic material for bonding the components together. At least two components are bonded to each other by t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211109 | Braided composite prosthesis A prosthesis for transluminal implantation consists of a flexible tubular interbraided structure of metal or polymeric monofilaments, and polymeric multifilament yarns. The prosthesis can be elastically deformed to reduce its diameter through axial elongation. The m... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201756 | Device and method to assist in arthroscopic repair of detached connective tissue A surgical assist device and method that can be used to assist a surgeon in site selection and suture placement to re-attach the glenoid labrum to the shoulder's glenoid bone. The device and method includes an arcuate shaped bow arm, an angle guide attached to the b... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195617 | Device for collecting surgical material A collection device for collecting material during a surgical procedure includes a collection chamber defined by an encompassing wall and having an opening sufficient for permitting collection of the material during the surgical procedure. A wicking material is posi... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195642 | Method and apparatus for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel A graft ligament for cross-pinning in a bone tunnel, the ligament comprising a tendon having first, second and third portions in series along the length thereof. The first and third portions are provided with cross-sectional thicknesses less than the cross-sectional... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186362 | Methods of improving the wear resistance of prosthetic medical devices A prosthetic medical device exhibiting improved wear resistance is fabricated by sealing at least one polyolefinic material in an airtight container and providing an inert atmosphere within the airtight container. The polyolefinic material is exposed to an irradiati... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7166650 | High modulus crosslinked polyethylene with reduced residual free radical concentration prepared below the melt The present invention provides an irradiated crosslinked polyethylene containing reduced free radicals, preferably containing substantially no residual free radical. Disclosed is a process of making irradiated crosslinked polyethylene by irradiating the polyethylene... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7153327 | Method and apparatus for mechanically reconstructing ligaments in a knee prosthesis The invention relates to a knee joint prosthesis for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing member, a guide post and a mechanically reconstructed ligament.... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7141066 | Bone tendon bone assembly with cylindrical allograft bone block The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interf... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137996 | Bone tendon bone assembly with allograft bone block The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interf... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7070622 | Prosthesis having a modular soft tissue fixation mechanism A knee joint prosthesis used for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing member, and a soft tissue fixation mechanism. The tibial component includes a tibia... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066956 | Transverse fixation technique for ACL reconstruction using bone-tendon-bone graft A surgical method for transosseous fixation of a BTB graft into a joint is disclosed. A longitudinal tunnel formed in a bone is intersected by a transverse pin. A flexible strand is drawn with the pin through the bone. A looped portion of the strand is diverted so a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056340 | Method for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to in... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7032599 | Method of replacing an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee A method of reconstructing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in a human knee. Femoral and tibial tunnels are drilled into the femur and tibia. A transverse tunnel is drilled into the femur to intersect the femoral tunnel. A replacement graft is formed into a loo... | 04/25/2006 |
